Civil General Superintendent; U

TST TACTICAL DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA TIDEWATER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CORPORATION (TDSC)

The General Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the overall safety, quality, productivity, and scheduling of all Civil/Utility projects are consistent with the Company’s standards, goals, and objectives. The Civil/Utility General Superintendent works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen as a field leader to enhance communication, establish priorities, resolve field issues, and ensure successful project execution. This position oversees multiple active projects simultaneously and serves as the primary field operations leader for the Civil/Utility Division.

The General Superintendent reports deficiencies, concerns, and recommendations to the Project Managers and Division Vice President.

Our search is currently limited to qualified candidates living within the Hampton Roads commuting area.

• Oversee all field operations for multiple civil construction and utility infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Direct and coordinate Superintendents, Foremen, Operators, Laborers, and subcontractors.
• Plan manpower, equipment, materials, and production schedules to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents.
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, OSHA standards, project safety requirements, and owner specifications.
• Conduct routine jobsite visits to monitor production, workmanship, quality control, housekeeping, and schedule performance.
• Verify field operations comply with project specifications, approved plans, permits, utility requirements, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate excavation activities, underground utility installation, grading, concrete work, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, roadwork, erosion and sediment control, and site development operations.
• Review project schedules and assist field personnel in maintaining critical path activities.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, manpower shortages, equipment needs, and production delays before they impact project completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers to resolve field issues, RFIs, change orders, utility conflicts, unforeseen site conditions, and owner concerns.
• Participate in project planning meetings, coordination meetings, and progress meetings.
• Coordinate deliveries of materials, equipment, and subcontractors to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
• Ensure project documentation, daily reports, production tracking, and field documentation are completed accurately.
• Perform field measurements and quantity takeoffs to verify installed work, determine material quantities on hand, and support progress tracking and billing.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and clients to verify completed work quantities and support the monthly invoicing process.
• Prepare and review detailed Daily Reports that clearly and accurately document manpower, equipment, work completed, weather conditions, production, delays, visitors, inspections, and issues affecting project progress.
• Develop, maintain, and review Two-Week Look‑Ahead schedules identifying anticipated work activities, material requirements, manpower needs, equipment requirements, subcontractor coordination, and potential constraints.
• Maintain consistent communication with Project Managers and the Division Vice President regarding project status, production, schedule performance, manpower forecasting, equipment needs, client concerns, and potential risks.
• Monitor project productivity and provide recommendations for improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Assist with planning and implementation of traffic control, excavation safety, utility shutdowns, environmental compliance, and permit requirements.
• Perform frequent scheduled jobsite visits to ensure Company standards are consistently maintained; all active projects should be visited at least twice per week.
• Maintain detailed written reports documenting jobsite observations, safety concerns, quality issues, production status, and photographs.
• Provide accurate production updates, quantity installed, manpower utilization,…