Underground Construction Superintendent

CDL Utilities; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

CDL Utilities is seeking an Underground Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day underground telecommunications construction operations in Texas. The role focuses on leading field operations, supervising HDD/drill crews, and coordinating schedules to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive HDD/drill project experience, strong leadership, and the ability to resolve field challenges quickly while maintaining production momentum across

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of underground telecommunications construction experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising underground construction crews or field operations.
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising HDD/drill crews and underground drilling operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of how HDD/drill projects are planned, coordinated, and executed from project setup through completion.
• Experience scheduling and coordinating multiple crews across active construction projects.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily underground telecommunications construction activities across multiple active job sites.
• Coordinate and direct underground construction crews to meet production goals and project schedules.
• Supervise HDD/drill crews and oversee daily drilling operations.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and CDL Utilities' safety policies.
• Review drill plans, engineering drawings, utility information, and site conditions to identify conflicts.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Reading drawings

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Description du poste

Company

CDL Utilities is a leading provider of excavation and underground installation, aerial installation, coax and fiber optic cabling and splicing, and maintenance services for utility service providers furnishing telecommunications (primary focus), electric, gas, and water systems. For over two decades, we have built a reputation for quality, service, and safety.

Overview

CDL Utilities is seeking an experienced Underground Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day underground telecommunications construction operations throughout Texas.

This position is responsible for leading field operations, managing underground construction crews, supervising HDD/drill crews and drill operations, coordinating daily and weekly schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The Underground Construction Superintendent serves as the operational leader in the field, driving production while resolving challenges and keeping construction activities moving forward.

A critical component of this role is direct experience supervising underground drilling crews and managing HDD/drill projects. The successful candidate must understand how a drill project is planned and executed in the field, including crew coordination, equipment and tooling, bore planning, utility conflicts, locates, production, and troubleshooting field conditions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced underground construction professional with a strong background in HDD/drilling operations and crew supervision who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership, and possesses excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on construction operations—not project management.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Operations

• Oversee daily underground telecommunications construction activities across multiple active job sites.


• Coordinate and direct underground construction crews to meet production goals and project schedules.


• Supervise HDD/drill crews and oversee daily drilling operations.


• Monitor daily production and adjust work plans based on field conditions and operational priorities.


• Ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications.


• Identify and resolve field challenges before they impact productivity or project timelines.


• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency.


• Work closely with company leadership to communicate operational needs and project status.

Drill Operations & HDD Leadership

• Directly supervise and coordinate HDD/drill crews performing underground telecommunications construction.


• Oversee the day-to-day execution of drill projects from setup and bore planning through completion.


• Ensure drill crews understand project requirements, bore paths, production expectations, and daily priorities.


• Coordinate drill operators, locators, laborers, equipment, tooling, materials, and support personnel to maintain production.


• Review drill plans, engineering drawings, utility information, and site conditions to identify potential conflicts and constructability issues.


• Monitor drilling progress, production, and bore conditions and make adjustments as needed to keep projects moving.


• Troubleshoot field issues involving utilities, ground conditions, bore paths, equipment, tooling, and other drilling challenges.


• Coordinate utility locates and verify existing utilities are properly identified before drilling activities begin.


• Ensure proper installation of conduit, duct, or other underground infrastructure in accordance with project requirements.


• Work with Foremen, drill operators, locators, and other field personnel to maintain safe and efficient operations.


• Communicate drill project status, production concerns, delays, damages, and field challenges to company leadership.


• Hold drill crews accountable for safety, quality, productivity, equipment care, and adherence to project requirements.


• Lead and support Foremen and underground construction crews.


• Assign daily work responsibilities and establish production expectations.


• Hold crews accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.


• Provide coaching, mentoring, and field support to develop crew performance.


• Conduct daily job briefings and safety meetings.


• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Develop and manage daily and weekly construction schedules.


• Coordinate crew assignments based on project priorities and customer deadlines.


• Communicate scheduling changes and operational updates to crews and leadership.


• Coordinate utility locates, permitting requirements, and restoration activities as needed.


• Ensure crews, equipment, and materials are positioned for successful project execution.

Field Problem Solving

• Evaluate field conditions and identify constructability issues before they affect production.


• Analyze problems and develop practical, cost‑effective solutions.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings, utility maps, bore plans, and construction prints.


• Coordinate with inspectors, municipalities, utility representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams when necessary.


• Escalate significant issues while independently resolving day‑to‑day operational challenges.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce OSHA regulations and CDL Utilities' safety policies.


• Ensure utility mark‑outs are completed prior to excavation and drilling activities.


• Verify proper traffic control and PPE compliance on all job sites.


• Perform routine quality inspections to ensure work meets company and customer standards.


• Correct deficiencies promptly and maintain a strong safety‑first culture.

Reporting & Communication

• Track daily production and operational progress.


• Submit accurate field reports and construction updates.


• Communicate delays, damages, field conflicts, or operational concerns to leadership.


• Maintain organized documentation of construction activities.


• Participate in operational planning meetings and provide field recommendations.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 7 years of underground telecommunications construction experience.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising underground construction crews or field operations.


• Demonstrated experience directly supervising HDD/drill crews and underground drilling operations.


• Hands‑on knowledge of how HDD/drill projects are planned, coordinated, and executed from project setup through completion.


• Experience managing drill production, crew assignments, equipment, tooling, utility locates, bore paths, utility conflicts, and field troubleshooting.


• Strong knowledge of underground utility construction, including conduit installation, fiber optic infrastructure, handholes, vault installation, HDD operations, utility locating requirements, and restoration practices.


• Experience scheduling and coordinating multiple crews across active construction projects.


• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.


• Excellent critical thinking, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, utility maps, bore plans, and construction plans.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.


• Valid Driver's License.


• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Experience managing telecommunications construction projects throughout Texas.


• Knowledge of HFC and FTTH construction.


• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.


• Ability to regularly visit active construction sites.


• Ability to walk uneven terrain and construction sites.


• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to travel extensively throughout Texas.

Travel

• Travel throughout Texas is required.


• Overnight travel as needed based on project demands.

Job Type

Full-time

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Preferred Experience

• Underground Telecommunications Construction: 7 years (Required)


• Construction Leadership / Crew Supervision: 3 years (Required)


• HDD / Drill Crew Supervision: 2 years (Required)


• Underground Utility Construction: 5 years (Preferred)


• HDD / Drill Operations: 2 years (Required)