Civil Site Superintendent​/PM; Substation Project

Base Pay Range

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Industry: Earthwork / Site Development / Utility Infrastructure

Employment Type: 8-12 Month Project | Large-Scale

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil/Dirt Site Superintendent to lead field operations for a large‑scale substation pad project. This leader will direct a 20+ person crew, oversee subcontractors, manage daily production, and ensure all earthwork and site development activities meet strict quality, schedule, and safety standards.

• Lead and supervise all on‑site construction activities for a 40‑acre substation pad.
• Manage and direct crews of operators, laborers, and subcontractors (20+ personnel).
• Coordinate daily work plans, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Maintain production goals, timelines, and cost expectations.
• Oversee mass grading, compaction, and full site preparation activities.
• Manage installation of underground utilities, drainage, and erosion control systems.
• Verify accuracy of cut/fill operations, soil conditioning, and material movement.
• Ensure all work complies with drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and QA/QC standards.

• Enforce all company and client safety policies with a zero‑incident mindset.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, equipment inspections, and job‑site audits.
• Maintain environmental compliance and documentation per AEP requirements.

• Serve as primary on‑site contact for engineers, inspectors, vendors, and AEP representatives.
• Provide accurate daily logs, progress reports, and issue escalation.
• Collaborate with project managers regarding manpower, schedules, materials, and equipment needs.

• Track quantities, production rates, and equipment utilization.
• Review/approve timesheets, deliveries, and subcontractor progress.
• Assist with forecasting, change orders, and budget‑related documentation.

• 7+ years of experience in civil/dirt construction, site development, or heavy earthwork.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise large field crews (20+ personnel).
• Experience with substation pads, utility infrastructure, or large industrial civil sites.
• Strong technical understanding of grading, compaction, trenching, drainage, and QA/QC.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent communication, leadership, scheduling, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong commitment to job‑site safety and compliance.
• Previous experience on utility substation or energy‑sector civil projects.
• Familiarity with GPS machine control, survey tools, or earthwork quantity tracking.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• CDL or equipment operation background is a plus.