Superintendent, Underground Utilities - Mission Critical

Zachry Construction Corporation; Turkey (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & advancement

Job summary

Zachry Underground & Utility Services seeks a Superintendent to plan, direct, and oversee field operations on underground utility projects. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Foremen, subcontractors, inspectors, and owners to ensure safe, on-time, quality work.

The role requires 7+ years in underground utility construction with leadership duties and strong ability to read plans and manage crews. Expect outdoor site work, heavy equipment coordination, and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of underground utility construction experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• 3+ years of experience supervising crews on water, sewer, drainage, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, trench safety, shoring systems, utility installation, and utility construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and utility drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, trench safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience managing schedules, production goals, subcontractors, and equipment resources.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with project teams, owners, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with daily reporting, production tracking, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for underground utility construction projects.
• Supervise Foremen, craft personnel, subcontractors, and equipment resources.
• Plan and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and production activities.
• Monitor project schedules and adjust field operations to meet project milestones.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and field inspections.
• Review plans, specifications, and utility drawings to ensure accurate installation.
• Coordinate with inspectors, owners, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• Monitor production, quality, and project progress to achieve project goals.
• Assist with project planning, work sequencing, and problem resolution.
• Maintain daily reports, production tracking, and project documentation.
• Mentor and develop Foremen and field personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations management

Reading blueprints

OSHA safety knowledge

Equipment coordination

Communication

Tools

Tablets

Job description

Zachry Underground & Utility Services seeks a Superintendent to plan, direct, and oversee field operations on underground utility projects. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Foremen, subcontractors, inspectors, and owners to ensure safe, on-time, quality work.

The role requires 7+ years in underground utility construction with leadership duties and strong ability to read plans and manage crews. Expect outdoor site work, heavy equipment coordination, and strict safety adherence.