Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent – Heavy Civil / Grading Construction

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 + Bonus Opportunity

Location:

Columbia, SC

A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee grading and site development projects throughout the Southeast. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, values safety, and enjoys managing multiple crews and projects from start to finish.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $100,000–$120,000
• Company vehicle provided
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• $105/day per diem for employees living 70+ miles from the project (hotel or campground receipt required)
• Long-term career growth with a stable and respected contractor
• Opportunity to lead challenging heavy civil and sitework projects

• Lead all field operations while maintaining the highest safety, quality, and production standards.
• Manage multiple grading and site development projects throughout the Southeast.
• Supervise and mentor foremen, operators, and field personnel.
• Coordinate project schedules, manpower, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Attend owner, engineer, client, and pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within production goals.
• Maintain OSHA and MSHA compliance on all assigned projects.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and lead safety meetings.
• Oversee erosion control installation, inspections, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers on layouts, material submittals, and project documentation.
• Manage project paperwork including timesheets, fuel logs, load counts, change orders, and billing information.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training field personnel.
• Maintain company equipment, vehicles, and project documentation.

• Previous experience as a Superintendent in heavy civil, grading, earthwork, or site development.
• Strong knowledge of grading operations, road construction, and heavy equipment.
• Experience supervising multiple crews and managing several active projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Ability to read plans, coordinate schedules, and communicate effectively with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Clean driving record and willingness to travel throughout the Southeast.

• Heavy equipment operations including dozers, excavators, motor graders, compactors, and loaders.
• Erosion and sediment control compliance.
• Production scheduling and equipment management.
• Project documentation, reporting, and cost awareness.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for a Superintendent who leads by example, builds strong teams, and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality projects. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and committed to keeping projects moving while maintaining excellent relationships with clients and field personnel.