Heavy Highway​/Roadway Superintendent

Overview

Company Overview:
We're partnering with a well-established Ohio-based heavy civil contractor specializing in large-scale earthwork moving, mass excavation, site grading, and utility & drainage installations and roadway/highway construction.

As Superintendent, you will be responsible for the successful onsite execution of heavy civil construction projects - from planning through completion. You'll coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and schedules while upholding standards for safety, quality, and productivity. This leadership role is hands-on and field-focused, requiring proactive communication, disciplined planning, and the ability to build a collaborative, accountable jobsite culture.

• Direct daily jobsite operations and supervise field crews, foremen, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Plan and schedule manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production goals and project deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation (daily logs, production quantities, trucking/haul logs, production reports, punch lists).
• Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Communicate daily with Project Managers regarding progress, costs, and schedules.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide direction and feedback to foremen and crews.
• Support efficient field layout and verification (e.g., survey controls, grade checks, GPS-enabled equipment where applicable).
• Lead onsite safety culture and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings
• Assign, implement, and oversee SWPPP compliance, erosion/sediment controls, and BMPs.
• Serve as the primary onsite representative with clients, inspectors, and vendors.
• Mentor and train crew members to develop future leaders and cross-functional capabilities.
• Lead with integrity and accountability aligned with company values.
• Proactively coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and timely issue resolution.

• Strong leadership and field management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and real-time decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and civil construction best practices.
• Experience with construction software (e.g., Heavy Job, Microsoft Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel to various jobsites and work in varying weather conditions.
• Physically able to lift up to 100 lbs. and work on uneven terrain.

• Associate degree in Construction Management, completed apprenticeship or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil/roadway construction experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• OSHA 30 or willingness to obtain within a set timeframe).
• Experience with estimating, production tracking, and cost control is a plus.
• (Nice-to-have) Familiarity with DOT specifications, utility trenching/shoring, and GPS machine control.

• Competitive hourly rate/salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Paid holidays and bereavement leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.