Superintendent Heavy Highway

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead heavy highway construction operations. You will supervise on-site activities, manage crews and coordinate with Project Managers to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across active projects.

The role requires a hands-on leader with 7+ years in heavy civil construction, strong communication, and the ability to oversee earthwork, paving, utilities, and structures. Travel to active job sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational education preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in construction and heavy civil with superintendent/foreman roles.
• Knowledge of regulations and safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site construction activities including scheduling, resource allocation and quality control.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project performance including cost, schedule and quality.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in site management practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead and oversee heavy highway construction operations. This position is responsible for managing field production, personnel, subcontractors, equipment, safety, quality, and project schedules across one or multiple active projects. The Superintendent serves as the primary field leader and works closely with Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and Operations leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to ESS quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive heavy civil construction experience and a proven ability to manage crews performing earthwork, grading, paving, concrete, structures, utilities, and roadway construction activities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage all on site construction activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project success
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and analyze project performance, including cost, schedule, and quality
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site teams
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in site management practices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational education preferred
• 7+ years of experience in construction and heavy civil industry, including superintendent or foreman experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards

Travel Requirements:

This position requires frequent travel to active construction projects throughout ESS operating regions. Overnight travel may be required depending on project location and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.