Utility Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced Utility Superintendent to join our team and manage on‑site construction activities to ensure successful project completion. This person will be working on site in Muskogee, OK.

• Supervise and manage all on‑site construction activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control.
• Oversee installation and construction of underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm drain systems.
• Ensure proper use of trench safety systems, including trench boxes, shoring, and benching.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze project performance, including cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site teams.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in site management practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational education preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in construction and heavy civil, with a strong focus on underground utility work.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent or Foreman.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee‑owned multi‑faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee‑owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.