Superintendent, Underground/ Heavy Civil

Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical and dental)

Paid time off

Retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC is looking for a Superintendent to oversee field operations on various projects. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety, cost, and quality standards while conducting regular inspections and training staff.

The role offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $210,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with a large-scale heavy civil contractor.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all field operations on a project.
• Conduct regular safety inspections.
• Supervise timely installation of contracted work.
• Provide on-the-job training for staff.
• Maintain knowledge of owner contracts and scheduled delivery dates.

Skills

Leadership in field operations

Knowledge of construction processes

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Job description

About Atkinson

Atkinson Underground/Civil About Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long‑lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients.

Role Overview

The Superintendent oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self‑performed and subcontracted trade work is compliant with contract documents and the project schedule. Superintendents also implement and enforce safety and quality control policies among Atkinson employees and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Champion our safety culture by conducting regular safety inspections to assure all working conditions and work habits are compliant with company, contract, and government standards.
• Supervise the timely and cost‑effective installation of the contracted work for the entire project or specific scope(s), subcontractor(s), or other portion(s) of the project.
• Provide on‑the‑job training opportunities for Assistant Superintendents and Project/Office Engineer.
• Encourage and/or participate in staff training and development.
• Develop a plan for a sequence of work, including scheduling, developing the project schedule, and organizing project work to ensure alignment with contract documents.
• Maintain working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders, and track scheduled delivery dates for all critical path material and equipment.
• Update project schedule monthly and in accordance with contract documents.
• Control field costs for Atkinson and subcontract work.
• Supervise field workforce to ensure all work is performed in the most cost‑efficient manner.
• Schedule and monitor field productivity.
• Have good working knowledge of equipment.
• Implement the company’s safety policies and procedures and corporate QC policies and programs.
• Assist in resolution of scope conflict.
• Participate in the project management functions.
• Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with a large‑scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry.
• In‑depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field operations.
• Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self‑motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on role. You will be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Work Environment

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and the fast‑paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Benefits

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back‑up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work‑life assistance and a holiday contribution program.

Compensation

Base salary range: $120,00 to $210,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace.

EEO & Legal Statements

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call (800) 655‑1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis in order to be considered.