Highway Superintendent

Title: Superintendent – Heavy Civil / Highway & Roadway Construction

Location: Southeast Michigan (Ann Arbor / Detroit area preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation:

Base Salary: $105,000 – $120,000 (Based on Experience)

Bonus: $25,000–$30,000 annually (Based on Performance)

Additional Compensation & Benefits:

• Company vehicle
• Gas card
• Travel per diem ($160/day for supervisors)
• 401(k) and full benefits

Position Overview:

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking a Superintendent to oversee highway, roadway, and bridge projects throughout Southeast Michigan. Projects typically range from $4M–$40M and include highways, turnpikes, residential roadways, roundabouts, and bridge interchanges
.

This role is responsible for managing the entire construction lifecycle
, from subgrade and embankment earthwork through final asphalt or concrete surface courses
. The Superintendent will serve as the primary onsite leader for projects where the company acts as the prime contractor
.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Field Operations:

• Lead daily field operations for heavy highway, roadway, and bridge projects
• Supervise foremen, crews, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to meet aggressive production schedules
• Oversee work from earthwork and utilities through paving and final completion
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Maintain accurate daily reports, production logs, and punch lists
• Coordinate inspections and communicate regularly with Project Management

Safety & Compliance:

• Champion a strong jobsite safety culture
• Conduct daily JSAs and weekly safety meetings
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations
• Oversee SWPPP and erosion control compliance
• Investigate and report incidents and near-misses

Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact with inspectors, agencies, and vendors
• Lead crews with accountability, professionalism, and integrity
• Mentor field personnel and support workforce development
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues to maintain schedule and budget

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• Proven experience supervising heavy civil, highway, or roadway projects
• Strong understanding of DOT standards and specifications
• Ability to manage projects as the prime contractor
• Proficiency reading construction drawings and schedules
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and self-perform crews
• Familiarity with construction management software (Heavy Job preferred)
• Willingness to travel between regional jobsites

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of heavy civil or highway construction experience in a leadership role
• OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with cost tracking, production reporting, and schedule control strongly preferred