Superintendent, Underground/ Heavy Civil

Atkinson Underground/Civil About Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. The Role The Superintendent oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is compliant with contract documents and the project schedule. Superintendents also implement and enforce safety and quality control policies among Atkinson employees and subcontractors. Responsibilities Champion our safety culture by conducting regular safety inspections to assure all working conditions and work habits are compliant with company, contract, and government standards Supervise the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work of either for the total project, or, due to size, scale, and complexity, a particular scope(s), subcontractor(s), or other portion(s) of the project Provide on-the-job training opportunities for Assistant Superintendents and Project/Office Engineer Encourage and/or participate in staff training and development Develop a plan for a sequence of work including: Developing the project schedule and plan and organize project work to assure all work is in place in accordance with contract documents Have working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders Know the scheduled delivery dates for all critical path material and equipment. Know submittal schedule for the project Update project schedule monthly and in accordance with contract documents Control field costs for Atkinson and subcontract work Supervise field workforce to assure all work is put in place in the most cost-efficient manner Schedule and monitor field productivity Have good working knowledge of equipment Implement the company’s safety policies and procedures and corporate QC policies and programs Assist in resolution of scope conflict Participate in the project management functions Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner Basic Qualifications 6+ years of experience with a large-scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience preferred In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower Experience with a large-scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility Demonstrated ability to lead field operations In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower, etc Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings. Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations. Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team. A Drug Free Workplace: Atkinson promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the base salary range is $120,00 to $210,000. Founded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country. Atkinson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group. Equal Opportunity Employer Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.