Earthwork Superintendent

Earthwork Superintendent

At Sargent, strong performance pays off in more ways than one. We're an award-winning heavy civil contractor with roots going back to 1926 and a team of over 500 employee-owners working across seven states. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and annual profit sharing, you don't just work here, you build real ownership.

We're hiring an Earthwork Superintendent to lead field operations on infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, including landfills, airports, and site development. This position may require weekly travel in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Compensation and benefits:

Compensation: $1,900+/week depending on experience

Company vehicle and/or weekly truck allowance

Profit sharing bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan: Become a part-owner of the company as you grow with us

Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA employer match

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Home every weekend

What you'll do:

• Provide overall on-site administrative and technical management including scheduling, coordination, and supervision of all project activities
• Supervise construction to ensure work is completed per design, budget, and schedule, interfacing with clients, inspectors, and governmental officials
• Lead and reinforce a culture of safety; conduct weekly safety training and provide coaching to foremen and crews
• Plan project resource needs one week to three months in advance and ensure crews have the right equipment at the right time
• Interpret plans and specs for foremen and crews; maintain contract documents and record drawings
• Drive continuous production improvement by tracking actuals vs. expectations and keeping the project team informed
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate work across crews, departments, and other contractors
• Conduct and document quality control inspections; investigate and document incidents
• Identify and develop field talent; evaluate and mentor potential successors

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of experience supervising large earthwork and/or underground utility crews as a Superintendent
• Thorough knowledge of earthwork construction equipment, methods, cost control, and scheduling
• OSHA 30-hour training
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel Monday–Friday; home on weekends

Nice to have:

• Four-year degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent experience

Growth and development

We invest in our people. Sargent's Core Values guide how we work - with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality in everything we do. Many of our employees spend their entire careers here and retire comfortably as part-owners of a company they helped build.