Superintendent - Heavy Civil

Job Description

Superintendent - Heavy Civil / Highway

A prominent Mississippi general contractor is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil/Highway Superintendent to lead field operations. The ideal candidate has a strong track record running crews on work such as highway paving, earthwork, excavation, underground utilities, and related scopes.

What You'll Do

• Champion a zero-incident culture; oversee all site safety, equipment, and compliance.
• Plan and manage day-to-day field operations from mobilization through closeout.
• Interpret and execute plans, specs, and contracts; ensure work meets QA/QC standards.
• Build and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules; sequence work to prevent delays.
• Determine manpower, equipment, and material needs; coordinate deliveries and logistics.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate field personnel; support hiring and training efforts.
• Maintain accurate project documentation (RFIs, submittals, change orders, diaries, quantities, purchase orders, schedules, as-builts).
• Collaborate effectively with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and the public.
• Identify long-lead items and risks early; drive timely solutions to keep projects on schedule and budget.

What You Bring

• 5+ years supervising heavy civil/highway construction in the field.
• 5+ years leadership/people management on heavy civil projects.
• Deep knowledge of means and methods, costs, scheduling, and quality control.
• Proficiency reading drawings/specs and managing construction documents.
• Strong communication and team-building skills; calm under pressure and solutions oriented.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits
• Lucrative bonus program
• Positive culture with real work/life balance

If you enjoy leading from the field and want to grow your career with a respected Phoenix general contractor, APPLY NOW.

How to Apply

Apply online or submit your resume and project list to Kenna Warren at .

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.