Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent Nationwide Travel

R-2 Contractors; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking a Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field operations on nationwide projects. Responsibilities include planning manpower, coordinating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across diverse sites.

Ideal candidates bring extensive heavy civil experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to build high-performing field teams while maintaining rigorous safety standards and client coordination on multi-site projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of heavy civil construction experience, including utility-scale power, renewable energy, BESS, substation, or large infrastructure projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading heavy civil operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
• Extensive knowledge of mass grading, earthwork, excavation, site development, drainage systems, erosion and sediment control, and utility-scale civil construction
• Experience managing scrapers, dozers, excavators, motor graders, haul trucks, compactors, loaders, water trucks, GPS machine control systems, and associated heavy equipment
• Strong understanding of production planning, operational scheduling, equipment utilization, quality control, surveying, and project execution
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, civil drawings, specifications, GPS models, and construction documents
• Proven ability to lead multiple crews while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project schedules require
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for utility-scale heavy civil construction projects
• Plan and coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, materials, subcontractors, and production schedules
• Supervise Foremen, equipment operators, craft personnel, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution
• Oversee mass grading, excavation, site development, drainage systems, erosion and sediment control, access roads, and civil infrastructure installation
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and production goals
• Read and interpret grading plans, civil drawings, specifications, GPS models, and construction documents
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, survey crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and utility representatives
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment utilization, budgets, schedules, and overall project performance
• Oversee the efficient utilization of GPS machine control technology and heavy earthmoving equipment
• Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety, quality, schedule, and production
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and leadership by example
• Maintain complete project documentation, daily reports, production tracking, quality records, and inspection documentation
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Production planning

Communication

Safety management

GPS machine control

Heavy civil construction

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Tools

Scrapers

Dozers

Excavators

Motor graders

Haul trucks

Compactors

Loaders

Water trucks

GPS machine control

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking a Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field operations on nationwide projects. Responsibilities include planning manpower, coordinating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across diverse sites.

Ideal candidates bring extensive heavy civil experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to build high-performing field teams while maintaining rigorous safety standards and client coordination on multi-site projects.