Civil Site Superintendent / PM (Substation Project)

Base Pay Range $90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Industry: Earthwork / Site Development / Utility Infrastructure Employment Type: 8-12 Month Project | Large-Scale Our client is seeking an experienced Civil/Dirt Site Superintendent to lead field operations for a large‑scale substation pad project. This leader will direct a 20+ person crew, oversee subcontractors, manage daily production, and ensure all earthwork and site development activities meet strict quality, schedule, and safety standards. Responsibilities Lead and supervise all on‑site construction activities for a 40‑acre substation pad. Manage and direct crews of operators, laborers, and subcontractors (20+ personnel). Coordinate daily work plans, scheduling, and resource allocation. Maintain production goals, timelines, and cost expectations. Oversee mass grading, compaction, and full site preparation activities. Manage installation of underground utilities, drainage, and erosion control systems. Verify accuracy of cut/fill operations, soil conditioning, and material movement. Ensure all work complies with drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and QA/QC standards. Safety & Compliance Enforce all company and client safety policies with a zero‑incident mindset. Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, equipment inspections, and job‑site audits. Maintain environmental compliance and documentation per AEP requirements. Coordination & Communication Serve as primary on‑site contact for engineers, inspectors, vendors, and AEP representatives. Provide accurate daily logs, progress reports, and issue escalation. Collaborate with project managers regarding manpower, schedules, materials, and equipment needs. Documentation & Controls Track quantities, production rates, and equipment utilization. Review/approve timesheets, deliveries, and subcontractor progress. Assist with forecasting, change orders, and budget‑related documentation. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in civil/dirt construction, site development, or heavy earthwork. Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise large field crews (20+ personnel). Experience with substation pads, utility infrastructure, or large industrial civil sites. Strong technical understanding of grading, compaction, trenching, drainage, and QA/QC. Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports. Excellent communication, leadership, scheduling, and problem‑solving skills. Strong commitment to job‑site safety and compliance. Previous experience on utility substation or energy‑sector civil projects. Familiarity with GPS machine control, survey tools, or earthwork quantity tracking. Strong documentation and reporting abilities. CDL or equipment operation background is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr