Construction Superintendent Heavy Civil; Site Development & Utilities - Jacksonville

Career Opportunities with Petticoat-Schmitt

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Department: Operations - Site Development / Public Works

Are you an entrepreneur at heart who loves running a project like it’s your own business?
Do you take pride in leading teams, driving production, and delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently?

If you’re saying YES, and you have experience leading site development and underground utility crews, our Construction Superintendent – Heavy Civil position at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. may be the right fit for you.

At Petticoat-Schmitt, you’ll oversee heavy civil construction projects — including site development, grading, storm drainage, water, sewer, utilities, and earthwork — from planning to execution, leading teams that build infrastructure transforming communities across Northeast Florida.

Lead and manage all field operations for assigned site development and utility projects.

Supervise foremen, direct crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure efficient use of Petticoat-Schmitt resources.

Maintain full knowledge of project plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, and change directives.

Maintain accurate weekly “hard” short-term schedules and proactively manage upcoming work.

Drive production and maintain project timelines — you control the schedule, not the other way around.

Act as the on-site safety leader and enforce all Petticoat-Schmitt and OSHA rules.

Conduct Job Briefings daily and ensure foremen do the same.

Maintain clean, organized, and environmentally compliant job sites.

Hold crews and subcontractors accountable to Petticoat-Schmitt’s quality standards.

Ensure all reporting and documentation is timely and accurate, including daily reports, timesheets, schedules, production reports, locates, environmental logs, and change order information.

Communicate consistently with project managers and senior management.

Support monthly cost forecasting, budget reviews, and project meetings.

Mentor, coach, and grow foremen, operators, and laborers.

Assist with evaluating performance, hiring, and training upcoming leaders.

Champion Petticoat-Schmitt’s people-first culture and A.C.T. values.

Effective communication and leadership skills.

Ability to read plans, measure, calculate quantities, and perform construction math.

Ability to use levels, lasers, and total stations.

Working knowledge of PSCC and OSHA safety requirements.

Tech-comfortable — able to use tablets, smartphones, and digital reporting tools.

Understanding of equipment capabilities and safe operations.

Ability to stand or sit for long periods, climb in/out of equipment, and lift up to 40 lbs.

Ability to distinguish jobsite sounds such as backup alarms and verbal cues.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

3+ of civil construction leadership as a crew lead, foreman, or superintendent.

Experience in site development, utilities, grading, and/or public works required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Training such as Competent Person, Confined Space, Rigging, Fall Protection, and NPDES/Erosion Control preferred.

We Live Our Values (A.C.T.):

Accountability – Safety first, clear expectations, execution, ownership.
Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility.
Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, team development, determination.

We don’t just build infrastructure — we build leaders. When you prove you’re ready, you’ll advance.

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Annual Profit Sharing

Monthly Safety Bonus

Company vehicle + gas card

6 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan choices to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP for employee-only…