Project Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Project Superintendent – Heavy Civil Construction

McLain Site Solutions 
Location: Jacksonville, FL 
Job Type: Full-Time 
Pay: 90-110k/Yr

About McLain Site Solutions

McLain Site Solutions is a Florida state-certified heavy civil construction company founded in 2021. We specialize in site development, underground utilities, earthwork, grading, demolition, and heavy civil construction throughout Northeast Florida.

Our mission is to exceed customer expectations by providing the highest quality services while maintaining a superior safety culture for our employees. We are committed to integrity, teamwork, accountability, and delivering exceptional results on every project.

Position Summary

McLain Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to oversee all field operations on heavy civil construction projects. This position is responsible for managing daily job site activities, supervising field personnel, coordinating subcontractors, equipment, and materials, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project plans and specifications. The Project Superintendent serves as the primary field representative and works closely with Project Managers, Foremen, Survey Crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients. 

Essential Responsibilities

Field Management & Coordination

• Lead and supervise all daily field operations on assigned construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field crews, equipment, deliveries, and material staging.
• Develop and maintain daily work plans to achieve production goals.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor progress, quality, productivity, and safety.
• Maintain and update project schedules, adjusting manpower and resources as needed.
• Coordinate survey crews, utility crews, grading crews, concrete crews, and subcontractors.
• Monitor labor productivity and equipment utilization.
• Anticipate project challenges and implement solutions to maintain schedules.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct daily safety briefings, weekly toolbox talks, and site safety inspections.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions immediately.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with excavation, trenching, confined space, traffic control, and heavy equipment safety requirements.
• Maintain all required safety documentation and submit reports to the Safety Manager.
• Participate in accident investigations and implement corrective action plans.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Ensure all work complies with project plans, specifications, contracts, and company quality standards.
• Review construction plans, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders before work begins.
• Verify line, grade, elevations, utility installations, and completed work.
• Identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Complete daily reports, production logs, equipment reports, and project documentation.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure punch list items are completed.

Leadership & Communication

• Serve as the primary field liaison between Project Managers, field crews, clients, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen and field personnel.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners, municipalities, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct project coordination meetings and communicate project updates to management.
• Foster a positive, productive, and safety-focused work environment.

Project Planning & Cost Control

• Review contracts, construction documents, plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Assist with project planning, sequencing, logistics, and manpower forecasting.
• Coordinate material procurement and equipment scheduling.
• Monitor project budgets, labor costs, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance.
• Assist Project Managers with cost control, change orders, production tracking, and project forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce project costs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Minimum 1 years of Superintendent or senior field leadership experience.
• Experience managing site development, underground utilities, earthwork, grading, concrete, storm drainage, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, production planning, scheduling, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, utility profiles, grading plans, and contracts.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors, crews, and project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience with job costing, budgeting, production tracking, and project scheduling.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Proficiency in Contractor Foreman, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with FDOT, municipal, commercial, and private site development projects.
• Experience with GPS machine control and construction surveying.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• CDL.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work on active construction sites.
• Walk long distances across uneven terrain.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Wear required PPE while on project sites.

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily on active construction sites with regular travel between project locations. Employees regularly work around heavy equipment, excavation activities, underground utilities, moving machinery, dust, vibration, noise, and varying weather conditions. Required PPE must be worn at all times while on construction sites.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• One-hour unpaid lunch
• Additional hours, evenings, or weekends may be required to meet project schedules and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Virtual MD benefit
• Optional supplemental insurance (Accident, Short-Term Disability, Hospital, Cancer, Critical Illness & Whole Life)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days, with increases based on years of service
• Six paid holidays
• Workers' Compensation coverage
• Military leave, jury duty leave, and FMLA for eligible employees
• Annual performance reviews
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable, year-round employment
• Safety-first culture

Why Join McLain Site Solutions?

At McLain Site Solutions, we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. We invest in quality people, quality equipment, and a culture built on safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to lead impactful heavy civil construction projects with a growing contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

McLain Site Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit a current resume outlining your relevant experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the position and next steps in the interview process.