Superintendent

Job Description HEAVY CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT – DOT HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTIONLocation: Moline / Quad Cities, IllinoisBase Salary: $85,000–$115,000 based on experienceTravel: None – all projects are localTypical Project Size: $4 million–$20 millionHiring Timeline: ImmediateThe OpportunityA well-established, family-owned heavy civil contractor is hiring a Superintendent to lead field operations on local DOT highway and infrastructure projects throughout the Moline and Quad Cities market.The company has served the region for more than 100 years and performs asphalt paving, concrete paving, grading and mass excavation, underground utilities, demolition, bridge and culvert construction, railroad work and site development.Its project portfolio includes interstate paving, roadway reconstruction, airport runway and taxiway construction, bridge repairs, culvert replacements and municipal infrastructure.This is a hands-on leadership position for a Superintendent who can plan the work, lead crews and keep projects moving safely and efficiently. All projects are local, allowing you to manage meaningful heavy civil work without being sent across the country.ResponsibilitiesLead daily field operations on DOT highway and heavy civil projects valued from approximately $4 million to $20 millionPlan daily and weekly construction activities with the Project Manager and company leadershipDirect foremen, craft personnel, subcontractors, suppliers and equipment resourcesCoordinate labor, materials and equipment to meet production goalsRead and interpret civil plans, specifications, schedules and contract requirementsOversee paving, grading, earthwork, utilities, drainage, structures and other applicable scopesConduct daily planning and safety meetingsEnforce company, OSHA and project-specific safety requirementsMaintain quality standards and ensure work meets DOT specificationsCoordinate with inspectors, engineers, municipalities and other project stakeholdersTrack quantities, manpower, equipment usage, delays and daily productionIdentify field conflicts early and develop practical solutions with the Project ManagerMaintain accurate daily reports and project documentationDrive schedule performance while protecting safety, quality and job profitabilityRequired ExperienceSuperintendent, General Superintendent, Foreman or comparable field leadership experience with a heavy civil, highway or infrastructure contractorDirect experience delivering DOT projects or comparably large heavy civil workStrong understanding of roadway construction, paving, grading, earthwork, utilities, drainage or structuresAbility to plan field operations and lead crews in an active construction environmentWorking knowledge of DOT specifications, inspections, quality requirements and jobsite safetyAbility to read civil plans, specifications and project schedulesStrong leadership, communication and problem-solving skillsValid driver's licensePreferred BackgroundExperience with IDOT, Iowa DOT or another state transportation agencyExperience supervising projects valued between $4 million and $20 millionExperience working with union craft laborOSHA 30 certification or the ability to obtain itWhy Consider This Opportunity?No overnight travelLocal projects throughout the Moline and Quad Cities marketOpportunity to lead substantial DOT and infrastructure projects close to homeDirect communication with project management and ownershipDiverse project portfolio covering multiple heavy civil scopesLong-term career opportunity with a family-owned company that has operated for more than a century