Senior Superintendent-Heavy Civil

About the Company

Our client is a leading heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic region. With an extensive network of offices, quarries, and asphalt plants, the company delivers critical infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and connect cities and towns.

Specializing in self-performed construction, the organization has built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and operational excellence across highway, bridge, excavation, paving, and water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to advance their careers while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead field operations for heavy civil construction projects in the Richmond, Virginia, area. This individual will oversee field managers, coordinate labor and equipment resources, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards and schedules.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in heavy civil construction, proven field leadership experience, and the ability to maximize crew productivity while maintaining project cost and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations and provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to field managers and construction crews.

• Develop work plans, staffing strategies, and schedules to maximize productivity and meet project milestones.

• Interpret project plans, specifications, estimates, labor budgets, and production rates to guide field execution.

• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material resources to support efficient project delivery.

• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and safety performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Review job costs with project managers and field managers to maintain financial objectives and improve operational performance.

• Enforce company safety standards through proactive planning, hazard identification, proper PPE, and incident reporting and investigation.

• Collaborate with project teams, other superintendents, owners, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution.

• Inspect field operations and completed work to verify compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent work experience may be considered.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• At least 6 years of heavy civil construction experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a Superintendent role.

• Technical experience in one or more heavy civil disciplines, such as highways, bridges, excavation, underground utilities, concrete, paving, or grading.

• Experience across multiple construction trades is preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, planning, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage field personnel, coordinate equipment and labor, and monitor project costs and productivity.

• OSHA 30-hour certification required. Candidates without the certification must obtain it or enroll in a certification course within six months of hire or promotion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $130,000–$160,000, based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within.

• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• The opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects that benefit communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.