Geotechnical Superintendent, Heavy Civil/Foundations
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Site Manager
Location: Tampa Bay, FL area |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site/field-based |
Compensation: Competitive base plus bonus potential
A leading heavy civil contractor with a strong Southeast presence and a deep backlog of work is seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead self-perform geotechnical and deep foundation crews on infrastructure projects in the Tampa Bay area. This is an opportunity for an experienced geotechnical field leader to take on bigger projects with a well-resourced employer, overseeing work ranging from drilled shafts and auger cast piles to micropiles, tiebacks and soil nails.
Whatyou'll do
- Run daily field operations on geotechnical and deep foundation projects
- Lead drilled shaft, auger cast pile and earth retention crews
- Keep safety the top priority, working with the safety department and project management
- Plan means and methods for each geotechnical activity with the project team
- Manage drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, including proper use and maintenance
- Update project schedules and track field productivity
- Manage labor costs and keep the work on budget
- Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and self-perform work
- Run quality control and field documentation on the job
- Keep project management updated on job status and take part in job start and job close meetings
- 10+ years of geotechnical construction experience across soldier piles, tiebacks, micropiles, drilled shafts, CFA auger cast piles, wick drains and soil or rock nails
- Thorough understanding of drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, their use and maintenance
- Able to learn and apply geotechnical construction methods, specs and procedures
- Proven ability to manage crews, cost and schedule in the field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing to travel
- Based in the Tampa Bay area, or ready to relocate
- Drill shaft superintendent experience is a plus
- Competitive base plus bonus potential
- Company vehicle, fuel card and toll tags
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401k match up to 6%
- Learning and development programs and education reimbursement
This is a chance to join a large, well established heavy civil contractor with a deep backlog of work across the Southeast, offering real room to grow and career mobility inside a large organization on projects that build a career.
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