Traveling Pipe Crew Superintendent - Underground Utilities

S.J. Louis Companies; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel support

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pipe Crew Superintendent to lead field operations on heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects across the country.

This traveling role oversees safety, production, quality, and schedule on municipal and industrial projects, with per diem and travel support provided. Candidates will supervise trenching, utility installation, and testing while coordinating with inspectors and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience; 5+ years as a Superintendent on municipal utility projects.
• Experience managing crews on projects valued at $5M-$50M+.
• Hands-on expertise with gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, and large-diameter pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field construction activities; coordinate subs, suppliers, and inspectors.
• Oversee trenching, excavation, utility installation, bedding, backfill, testing, and site restoration.
• Manage installation of gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, storm drainage, and underground structures.
• Coordinate utility tie-ins, shutdowns, bypass systems, and sequencing in active municipal environments.
• Review drawings and specs; identify and resolve field conflicts before they impact schedule.
• Enforce OSHA standards and company safety policies; lead toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Maintain daily reports, look-ahead schedules, and project documentation.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and owner representatives to keep projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Superintendent experience

Safety management

Travel readiness

Reading drawings

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

HCSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pipe Crew Superintendent to lead field operations on heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects across the country.

This traveling role oversees safety, production, quality, and schedule on municipal and industrial projects, with per diem and travel support provided. Candidates will supervise trenching, utility installation, and testing while coordinating with inspectors and subcontractors.