Superintendent Heavy Highway

EMERY SAPP & SONS; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead heavy highway construction operations in Wisconsin. You will oversee field production, personnel, subcontractors, equipment, safety, and project schedules across active projects.

This hands-on leader works with Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and Operations to ensure on-time delivery within budget and to ESS quality standards. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy civil construction and strong leadership and safety

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Safety standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred

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 controlCollaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project successEnsure compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirementsMonitor and analyze project performance, including cost, schedule, and qualityManage project risks and implement mitigation strategiesProvide leadership and mentorship to site teamsDrive innovation and continuous improvement in site management practicesOther duties as assignedRequirements:High school diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational education preferred7+ years of experience in construction and heavy civil industry, including superintendent or foreman experienceStrong leadership and communication skillsAbility to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritiesKnowledge of industry regulations and safety standardsTravel 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 DisabilitiesThe 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)