Civil Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Aspen Earthworks 
Location: Reno, NV 
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site (Travel within Northern Nevada as needed) 
Reports To: Project Manager / Operations Leadership 

About Aspen Earthworks 

Aspen Earthworks is a leading civil construction and site development company serving Northern Nevada. We specialize in excavation, underground utilities, concrete, paving, and full-service earthwork solutions. 

Our success is built on strong execution, trusted relationships, and a team culture rooted in three core values: 

• Integrity — We do what’s right, always  
• Reputation — We take pride in the trust we’ve earned  
• Resilience — We push through challenges and deliver results  
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Position Summary 

Aspen Earthworks is seeking a Civil Superintendent to lead field execution across site development scopes including earthwork, underground utilities, roadway construction, and site infrastructure. 

This is a hands-on field leadership role responsible for driving safe, efficient, and predictable production across multiple crews and scopes. 

The Civil Superintendent works closely with project managers, foremen, operators, subcontractors, and inspectors and is accountable for turning plans into coordinated, on-schedule field execution. 

Key Responsibilities 

Field Leadership & Production 

• Lead day-to-day field operations across mass grading, excavation, underground utilities, roadway construction, and site development scopes  
• Manage multiple crews, foremen, and equipment to maintain production targets  
• Drive sequencing and workflow across the site to avoid downtime and conflicts  
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials  

Planning, Scheduling & Coordination 

• Develop and execute daily work plans, 2-week lookaheads, and 6-week forecasts  
• Coordinate with project management on manpower, equipment needs, and schedule alignment  
• Identify and remove constraints impacting production (access, utilities, materials, inspections, etc.)  
• Sequence work across multiple scopes and trades to maintain project momentum  

Utilities & Technical Execution 

• Oversee installation of wet and dry utilities including water, sewer, storm drain, electrical, and communication systems  
• Ensure proper trenching, bedding, pipe installation, compaction, and testing  
• Coordinate layout, elevations, slopes, and tie-ins to existing systems  
• Maintain compliance with plans, specifications, and local jurisdiction requirements  

Quality Control 

• Verify grades, elevations, compaction, and installation accuracy across all scopes  
• Ensure proper documentation and inspection readiness for utilities and earthwork  
• Coordinate with testing agencies and inspectors to pass inspections efficiently  
• Minimize rework through proactive field oversight and communication  

Safety Leadership 

• Enforce Aspen’s safety standards across all field operations  
• Conduct JHAs, daily tailgates, and site safety coordination  
• Identify and mitigate jobsite hazards proactively  
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements  

Crew & Subcontractor Management 

• Lead and manage field crews, operators, and subcontractors  
• Set clear expectations for productivity, quality, and accountability  
• Maintain strong communication between field teams and project management  
• Hold all parties accountable to schedule and performance standards  

Reporting & Communication 

• Maintain accurate daily reports including production, quantities, delays, and issues  
• Track installed quantities, equipment utilization, and workforce productivity  
• Coordinate with GCs, owners, inspectors, and other trades to maintain alignment  
• Escalate issues early and drive resolution  

Project Closeout 

• Support punch list completion, final inspections, and turnover documentation  
• Assist with as-builts, utility documentation, and demobilization  

What Success Looks Like 

The right candidate will bring structure, accountability, and strong field leadership while embodying Aspen’s core values: 

• Deliver consistent, on-schedule production across all site development scopes  
• Maintain clean coordination between crews, trades, and project stakeholders  
• Reduce rework through strong planning, communication, and execution  
• Build a field culture centered on safety, ownership, and performance  

Qualifications 

• 7+ years of field leadership experience in civil construction (Foreman or Superintendent level)  
• Strong experience in site development, mass grading, and underground utilities  
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and large-scale earthwork operations  
• Strong understanding of:  
• Grading and site balancing  
• Utility installation (wet and dry)  
• Compaction, testing, and inspection requirements  
• Equipment utilization and production planning  
• Ability to read and execute from civil plans, profiles, and specifications  
• Strong communication skills and decisive field leadership  
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in Northern Nevada  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience on large-scale commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects  
• Familiarity with GPS machine control and grading technology  
• OSHA 30 (or willingness to obtain)  
• Experience with field reporting and production tracking systems  
• Experience with HCSS is a plus  

Work Environment 

• Active construction sites in varying weather conditions  
• Requires walking jobsites, climbing, and physical movement throughout the day  
• Early mornings, extended hours, and occasional weekends depending on project demands  

Compensation & Benefits 

Compensation is structured to reward production, reliability, and long-term contribution. 

Aspen Earthworks offers competitive compensation aligned with experience and role responsibilities. In addition, we provide: 

• Competitive pay with consistent overtime opportunities  
• 401(k) with 3% company match  
• Health insurance coverage  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)  
• Bonus structure based on role and performance  
• Company truck and fuel card (for applicable positions)  
• Long-term growth opportunities within a stable, high-performing organization  

Why Join Aspen Earthworks 

• Be part of a respected, high-growth construction company  
• Work alongside a committed leadership team  
• Deliver complex, high-impact site development projects across Northern Nevada  
• Play a key role in building the infrastructure of growing communities 

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