Senior Civil Site Superintendent Scale Projects
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Construction
Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Building & Residential Construction
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Site Superintendent to lead large-scale site development projects from preconstruction through completion. This role is ideal for a seasoned field leader with a strong background managing major civil/site packages, including bulk earthwork, utilities, paving, grading, and complex phased construction.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Site Superintendent to lead large-scale site development projects from preconstruction through completion. This role is ideal for a seasoned field leader with a strong background managing major civil/site packages, including bulk earthwork, utilities, paving, grading, and complex phased construction.
The Civil Site Superintendent will play a key role in both project pursuit and project execution. Before a project is awarded, this person may support estimating and operations by reviewing plans, helping evaluate workflow, identifying execution challenges, and providing field-based input on how the work should be planned and managed. Once awarded, the Superintendent will lead day-to-day field operations and ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field operations for large civil/site development projects, typically in the $10 million to $30 million+ range.
- Manage complex site packages involving bulk earthwork, grading, utilities, pipe work, paving, stormwater, site preparation, and related scopes.
- Support estimating and preconstruction teams by reviewing plans, evaluating constructability, identifying work sequencing, and providing input on project execution strategy.
- Oversee daily site activities, crews, foremen, assistant superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field support personnel.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, general superintendents, estimators, clients, engineers, inspectors, and general contractors.
- Lead and mentor field personnel, including developing younger superintendents, foremen, operators, and assistant-level team members.
- Track daily progress, materials, production, job logs, equipment usage, manpower, and field documentation.
- Proactively identify and resolve field issues, schedule conflicts, plan discrepancies, and production obstacles.
- Ensure work is performed according to plans, specifications, safety requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
The ideal candidate is a proven civil construction leader who has managed large, complex site packages from start to finish. This person should be comfortable stepping into high-value projects, working with estimating before award, building execution plans, and then leading the field once the project is active.
Strong Candidates May Come From Backgrounds Such As
- Large commercial site development
- Big-box warehouse site packages
- Data center site preparation
- Industrial site development
- Large residential or multi-phase sitework
- Heavy civil/site construction
- Bulk earthwork and mass grading
- Utility and paving-heavy site packages
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience as a Civil Superintendent, Site Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
- Proven experience managing large sitework/civil packages, preferably in the $10 million to $30 million+ range.
- Strong background in bulk earthwork, grading, pipe, utilities, paving, and overall site development.
- Experience managing large crews, field teams, subcontractors, and multiple scopes of work at once.
- Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, schedules, drawings, and project documents.
- Ability to work with estimating and project management teams during pursuit, preconstruction, and execution.
- Strong communication skills with field teams, office staff, owners, engineers, inspectors, and general contractors.
- Safety-focused mindset and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant jobsite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large warehouse, logistics,…
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