Civil General Superintendent (U)

Job Description

Job Description

TST TACTICAL DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC.
DBA TIDEWATER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CORPORATION (TDSC)

SUMMARY:

The General Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the overall safety, quality, productivity, and scheduling of all Civil/Utility projects are consistent with the Company's standards, goals, and objectives. The Civil/Utility General Superintendent works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen as a field leader to enhance communication, establish priorities, resolve field issues, and ensure successful project execution.

This position oversees multiple active projects simultaneously and serves as the primary field operations leader for the Civil/Utility Division. The General Superintendent reports deficiencies, concerns, and recommendations to the Project Managers and Division Vice President.

Our search is currently limited to qualified candidates living within the Hampton Roads commuting area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all field operations for multiple civil construction and utility infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Direct and coordinate Superintendents, Foremen, Operators, Laborers, and subcontractors.
• Plan manpower, equipment, materials, and production schedules to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents.
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, OSHA standards, project safety requirements, and owner specifications.
• Conduct routine jobsite visits to monitor production, workmanship, quality control, housekeeping, and schedule performance.
• Verify field operations comply with project specifications, approved plans, permits, utility requirements, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate excavation activities, underground utility installation, grading, concrete work, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, roadwork, erosion and sediment control, and site development operations.
• Review project schedules and assist field personnel in maintaining critical path activities.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, manpower shortages, equipment needs, and production delays before they impact project completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers to resolve field issues, RFIs, change orders, utility conflicts, unforeseen site conditions, and owner concerns.
• Participate in project planning meetings, coordination meetings, and progress meetings.
• Coordinate deliveries of materials, equipment, and subcontractors to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
• Ensure project documentation, daily reports, production tracking, and field documentation are completed accurately.
• Perform field measurements and quantity takeoffs to verify installed work, determine material quantities on hand, and support progress tracking and billing.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and clients to verify completed work quantities and support the monthly invoicing process.
• Prepare and review detailed Daily Reports that clearly and accurately document manpower, equipment, work completed, weather conditions, production, delays, visitors, inspections, and issues affecting project progress.
• Develop, maintain, and review Two-Week Look-Ahead schedules identifying anticipated work activities, material requirements, manpower needs, equipment requirements, subcontractor coordination, and potential constraints.
• Maintain consistent communication with Project Managers and the Division Vice President regarding project status, production, schedule performance, manpower forecasting, equipment needs, client concerns, and potential risks.
• Monitor project productivity and provide recommendations for improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Assist with planning and implementation of traffic control, excavation safety, utility shutdowns, environmental compliance, and permit requirements.
• Perform frequent scheduled jobsite visits to ensure Company standards are consistently maintained. All active projects should be visited at a minimum of twice per week.
• Maintain detailed written reports documenting jobsite observations, safety concerns, quality issues, production status, and photographs.
• Provide accurate production updates, quantity installed, manpower utilization, equipment usage, schedule impacts, cost concerns, and forecasted resource needs to assist Project Managers with budgeting, invoicing, forecasting, and project execution.
• Verify installed quantities and percent complete to support project forecasting, change order pricing, owner pay applications, and subcontractor progress payments.
• Ensure weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings are conducted by field supervision.
• Perform routine safety inspections and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Report unresolved safety, quality, or performance concerns to Executive Management when necessary.
• Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and future field leaders.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring recommendations, employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster and cultivate a team culture aligned with the Company's mission, values, and expectations.
• Must reside within commuting distance of our main office in Virginia Beach, VA.
• This is an in-person, on-site position.
• NEED TO BE ABLE TO OBTAIN BASE ACCESS FOR ONGOING PROJECTS!

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 10 years of verifiable heavy civil, utility, or site construction experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role such as Superintendent, General Foreman, or equivalent construction management position.
• Extensive experience with underground utilities including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, force mains, and related infrastructure.
• Experience managing excavation, grading, paving, concrete, utility installations, and site development projects.
• Preferred experience with federal, municipal, DOT, or institutional construction projects.
• Strong understanding of excavation safety, trench protection systems, utility locating, erosion and sediment control, traffic control, and environmental compliance.
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, Competent Person – Excavation, First Aid / CPR, USACE/NAVFAC CQM Certification
• Thorough understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, sequencing, and productivity management.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, utility drawings, profiles, grading plans, and construction schedules.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Project) preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Dependable and accountable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Calm, professional decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operations and field logistics.
• Ability to build productive relationships with owners, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize current and future technology.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. regularly and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to walk active construction sites daily, including uneven terrain and excavations.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, crouch, and traverse rough ground for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect trenches, structures, underground utility installations, and heavy equipment operations.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.
• Overtime and extended work hours may occasionally be required to meet project schedules.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.

SALARY:

• Range: $75,000 - $90,000/year
• Negotiable – depending on experience.
• Paid Weekly on Fridays (Mon thru Sun Work Week) w/ paystubs emailed.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Eligible after 30 Days, Enrolled on 1st of month - 50% of employee rate paid for employee for Health & Dental only.
• 401(k) – w/ employer match up to 3% of annual income after (1) year of employment.
• Paid Time Off (8 Days) – New Year, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas + 2 additional days, usually utilized at Christmas and Thanksgiving
• Earned Leave (Vacation/Sick) – 80 Total Hours Accrued Annually
  • Vacation (24 hours annually, accrued at 0.47 hours a week) – never expires, but caps at 24 hours.
  • Sick (up to 56 hours annually, accrued at 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked) – never expires, but caps at 56 hours.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options are available to employees at their own expense.
• Voluntary life insurance is available to employees at their own expense.
• Vehicle Allowance OR Company Vehicle
• Fuel Card

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. Employment remains at-will unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.