Heavy Civil Construction Superintendent

Schultz Construction, Inc. has Working Superintendent positions available for experienced and dependable team members. You'll spend part of their time performing administrative & leadership work, and the other part teaching skills to increase the proficiency of their crew (which should make their job easier! Give a person a fish, they eat for a day, teach them how and the skills will last a lifetime! Join for great benefits and on-the-job training.

Description

Experienced Heavy Civil Construction Superintendent

Schultz Construction, Inc. - Building Careers in Heavy Civil Construction

Schultz Construction, Inc., an established heavy civil contractor based in New York, is seeking experienced Construction Superintendents to join our growing team. We specialize in water and wastewater treatment facilities, structural concrete, underground utilities, infrastructure, and highway construction.

As a Superintendent, you will take ownership of daily field operations, leading crews and subcontractors to safely and efficiently execute complex heavy civil construction projects. We're looking for experienced leaders who plan ahead, drive production, take pride in their work, and hold themselves and their teams accountable for results.

YEAR-ROUND WORK - SALARIED POSITION

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Lead by example, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety plans.
• Field Operations: Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily construction activities, including self-performed work and subcontractor operations.
• Labor & Equipment Management: Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain short-term and look-ahead schedules, anticipate manpower, equipment, material, and subcontractor needs, and address constraints before they impact production.
• Production & Cost Control: Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and completed quantities against established budgets. Identify potential overruns early and work with the project manager to implement corrective actions.
• Quality Control: Ensure construction activities meet project drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and company quality standards.
• Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen and field personnel, promoting accountability, technical proficiency, teamwork, and advancement within the organization.
• Communication & Coordination: Maintain effective communication with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and owners to coordinate activities and resolve field issues.
• Project Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely daily reports, production quantities, manpower and equipment records, and documentation of field conditions and project issues.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify field challenges and develop practical solutions to minimize delays, additional costs, and disruptions to production.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 7 years of heavy civil construction experience, including demonstrated supervisory responsibility.
• Experience supervising multiple crews and subcontractors on complex construction projects.
• Proven experience with deep excavations, support of excavation systems, underground utilities, process piping, mechanical installations, and cast-in-place concrete.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project safety, quality, productivity, and field resources.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and owners.
• Working knowledge of construction management software and electronic reporting.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facility construction.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience supervising heavy civil construction projects valued between $5M and $20M.

Why Join Schultz Construction?

We offer competitive salaries, year-round employment, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Annual Salary: $113,000-$160,000+ , depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Out-of-Town Living Allowance (when applicable).
• Company vehicle.

Schultz Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply today and build your future with Schultz Construction.