Superintendent II - PCC Paving

The Superintendent II – PCC Paving is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and operational performance of an assigned heavy highway Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) mainline paving crew. This position oversees one of Manatt's largest and most complex field crews, with significant responsibility for managing employees, specialized paving equipment, production activities, and supporting resources necessary to safely and efficiently complete large-scale highway paving projects.

The Superintendent provides direct leadership to assigned Foremen and crew members, coordinating workforce assignments, equipment utilization, concrete delivery, production sequencing, and daily paving activities. This role requires extensive operational knowledge, effective decision-making, and the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges that could impact safety, quality, productivity, or project schedules.

Working closely with the Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Portable Plant Managers, Quality Control, Equipment Maintenance, and other support teams, the Superintendent ensures the assigned paving crew is properly staffed, equipped, and prepared to meet project requirements and production expectations.

The Superintendent is accountable for the safety, performance, development, and operational efficiency of the assigned paving crew, including the effective utilization of labor and equipment, while maintaining Manatt's standards for quality and operational excellence.

The Superintendent II – PCC Paving operates within a coordinated field leadership structure.

• Project Manager:
  Responsible for project financial and contractual performance, including budgets, quantities, billing, and contract compliance.
• Project Superintendent:
  Responsible for overall project field execution, including project scheduling, materials, subcontractors, and communication with the contracting authority or project owner.
• PCC Paving Superintendent:
  Responsible for direct leadership, staffing, equipment utilization, daily production, safety, quality, and operational performance of an assigned heavy highway PCC mainline paving crew.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Seven or more years of heavy civil or highway construction experience preferred, with substantial experience in PCC paving operations.
• Previous experience as a Paving Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership position strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising large construction crews and coordinating extensive equipment and labor resources.
• Strong working knowledge of mainline concrete paving operations, construction methods, and specialized paving equipment.
• Experience with Iowa DOT, SUDAS, and applicable municipal construction specifications preferred.
• Relevant concrete and aggregate certifications, including PCC I, PCC II, Aggregate I, and Aggregate II, preferred or ability to obtain as required.
• Extensive knowledge of PCC paving methods, equipment, materials, and production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large field crews and manage complex daily construction operations.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, equipment utilization, production efficiency, and operational coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and related project documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and employee development skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and resolve…