Project Superintendent

Project Superintendent at ESCO Construction Company

ESCO is a fourth generation, family‑owned business that opened its doors in 1944. We perform all types of civil construction—earthwork, utilities, concrete flat work, and concrete structures—for private and public clients throughout Colorado and the surrounding states.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Superintendent to join our team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in heavy civil construction, be organized, motivated, detail‑oriented, and driven. We offer a competitive salary with experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading civil construction company.

• Manages the day‑to‑day operations of the project site.
• Plan and schedule construction activities involving scope of project and work as well as subcontractors.
• Responsible for the timely quality‑control inspections and all official inspections.
• Ensures compliance with ESCO Construction and the Customer policies and procedures. Build and maintain effective relations with owner, client, managers, and other employees.
• Assess the project status, establishes priorities, and allocates tasks daily.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Review and understand contract documents.
• Attend owner progress meetings and conduct daily project coordination meetings.
• Change Order Management.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with design engineers, resolving discrepancies.
• Accurately records and tracks time and quantities completed daily.
• Manages the hiring, training, attendance and performance of the crew.
• Mentors crew members to enhance understanding and teach new skills.
• Directs the work of multiple superintendents and the crews on the project.
• Investigates all matters upon discovery and handles all minor disciplinary matters.
• Provides leadership for the project ensuring construction specifications are being met.
• Effectively investigates and resolves any work or project disputes as they may arise.
• Maintains positive relationships and communications with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Manages and coordinates the work of multiple crews, including sub‑contractors, as necessary.
• Identify and solve constructability issues as they arise.
• Maximize crew efficiency through effective application of logic and project scheduling.
• Manages a diverse range of civil construction tasks to ensure the project schedule is upheld.
• Works with Project Controls to help build schedules and provide logical activity sequencing.
• This position manages the site operations crew consisting between 20‑30 full‑time hourly employees, multiple foremen, and the coordination of subcontractors as the need arises.
• This position is responsible for the hiring and performance management of the field operations employees at the site.

• Ability to learn and use construction industry software.
• Excel, Word, Heavy Job.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience as a superintendent managing 20+ field personnel.
• Proven organizational and planning capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive salary $110,000 - $135,000 DEO.
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K savings with company match.
• Paid vacation and seven (7) company paid holidays.
• Excellent career growth potential.