Grading and Earthwork Superintendent

Job Summary We are seeking a Construction Superintendent to join our grading and excavation operations. As the strategic link between the office and the field, you will be the technical authority on‑site, ensuring that projects meet precise engineering standards and are operating efficiently with material, labor, equipment and subcontractors. PLM has over 120 employees, and this position will work daily with a minimum of three (3) excavating crews and two (2) grading crews, partnering with our Concrete and Asphalt Superintendents to deliver high‑quality pavements to our expanding customer base.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep mastery of grade setting and construction staking, paired with the leadership grit required to manage multiple field foremen and a complex heavy equipment fleet.

• Surveying & Staking:
  Directly oversee or perform construction staking and verify control points. Translate blueprints into physical reality with 100% accuracy.
• Grade Setting:
  Establish and maintain grades for mass excavation, embankments, and fine grading. Ensure all field operations adhere to the specified slope requirements and drainage profiles.
• Directing Field Foremen:
  Provide daily clear objectives to foremen, ensuring crews are optimized and safety protocols are non‑negotiable.
• Dispatch & Scheduling:
  Assist the Project Manager and Dispatcher in the strategic movement of heavy equipment and materials to eliminate downtime.
• Production Tracking:
  Monitor daily material quantities against the project budget to keep the job in the black.
• Mentor and identify training opportunities for field staff on labor, trucking and equipment operations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, utility companies, and third‑party inspectors.
• Conduct daily “Tailgate” safety meetings and maintain detailed daily logs of site activities, weather conditions, and delays.
• Operate and perform physical work as necessary to maintain project requirements.
• Hands‑on execution on active construction sites, requiring significant independent direction and a “whatever it takes” mentality.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 7–10 years in heavy civil construction, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role (minimum level: Foreman) focused on grading and excavation. Additional understanding of concrete and asphalt pavement is preferred.
• Technical Literacy:
  Expert‑level ability to read and interpret site plans, topographical maps, and cross‑sections.
• Surveying Tools:
  Proficiency in grade setting using lasers is required; understanding of GPS and rovers is preferred.
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between “boots on the ground” and management.
• License:
  Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL A preferred).

• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods:
  Constantly
• Moving about the worksite:
  Constantly
• Stooping, kneeling, or crouching:
  Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects:
  Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate:
  Constantly
• Seeing at close range:
  Rarely
• Seeing at a distance:
  Occasionally
• Repeating wrist or hand motions:
  Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders or ramps:
  Occasionally
• Operating machinery and power tools:
  Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:
  Constantly
• Travel regionally or nationally:
  Never

• Sedentary work (sitting/standing):
  Constantly
• Light work (moving objects up to 20 pounds):
  Constantly
• Medium work (moving objects up to 50 pounds):
  Constantly
• Heavy work (moving objects 100 pounds or more):
  Occasionally

• Low temperatures:
  Occasionally
• High temperatures:
  Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind:
  Occasionally
• Noisy environments:
  Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions:
  Rarely
• Shift work, including overnight work:
  Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends:
  Occasionally
• Office environment:
  Rarely

Benefits:
Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well‑being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP…