Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent

Plainville, CT

Loureiro employees are more than co‑workers; they’re partners in the success of our business. Our culture is driven by a shared sense of responsibility, dedication, and passion for serving our clients. Everyone contributes through creativity, imagination, and experience, collaborating to blend each of our unique backgrounds and talents into extraordinary outcomes.

Loureiro is a 100% employee‑owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This structure rewards all employee‑owners and inspires every individual to maintain a high level of commitment to job quality and service longevity.

Loureiro Contractors, Inc. (LCI) is seeking a Superintendent with experience in building foundation excavation and related support of excavation systems for projects in Southern Connecticut. LCI is a heavy/highway and civil/site general contractor with a broad range of infrastructure development, environmental remediation, and demolition experience.

Employee Ownership, Real Impact: Through our ESOP, you gain a meaningful financial stake in the company's success.

Diverse Expertise: Work alongside experienced professionals on challenging heavy civil, infrastructure, environmental, and construction projects.

Opportunity to Advance: We invest in employees who are passionate about construction and committed to growing their careers.

People‑First Culture: Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, safety, quality, and respect.

Exceptional Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance.

• Comprehensive group medical plan
• Dental insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Long/short term disability insurance
• Health & dependent care flexible spending account
• Onsite fitness center

• 401k plan
• Group term life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• HSA employer funding
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Paid time off
• Workplace flexibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration
• Employee assistance program

• Promote job site safety and encourage safe work practices.
• Prepare the short‑term work schedule and determine manpower, material, and equipment needs, ensuring the schedule supports contractual milestones.
• Manage subcontractors on site to support the project schedule.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and productivity to ensure compliance with scope, specifications, procedures, quality, and safety requirements.
• Participate in weekly productivity analysis with management to proactively manage budget, quality, and schedule.
• Prepare and execute work plans for all significant elements of the work.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of project sites to ensure work is safe and occupational health is not compromised.
• Ensure implementation of project safety policies, including HASPs, JHAs, and toolbox talks.
• Advise the Project Manager of out‑of‑scope work and issues that may impact the contract.
• Collaborate with the team to identify and develop solutions for potential project issues.
• Supervise foremen, laborers, craft workers, and subcontractors, acting as liaison between field engineering and field personnel to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections and coordinate onsite testing and inspections.
• Maintain daily project documentation using Heavy Job.
• Foster a positive work environment while demonstrating professionalism and a strong commitment to client satisfaction and company reputation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A strong leader who promotes a safe and productive job site.
• Highly organized and able to keep projects on schedule and on track.
• A self‑starter who works effectively with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative team member who can coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and project management.
• A problem solver with sound judgment and the ability to identify and resolve issues as they arise.
• Focused on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Comfortable working in a union environment.

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience, including at least 3 years in a superintendent or similar leadership role.
• Experience with building foundation excavation and support of excavation systems.
• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, or the ability to obtain one.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience scheduling work, supervising civil construction crews, leading meetings, and monitoring production.
• Ability to quickly learn LCI policies, procedures, and software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong decision‑making skills and the ability to evaluate issues from multiple perspectives.

Full Time