Roadway Superintendent - Earthwork

Earthwork Superintendent Heavy Highway / Civil InfrastructureA well-established heavy civil contractor is looking for an Earthwork Superintendent to help lead field operations on highway and civil infrastructure work in the Sarasota market.This is a field leadership role for someone who knows dirt, production, crews, drainage, grades, schedules, and how to keep work moving safely and efficiently. The right person will have a strong heavy highway background and the ability to take plans, schedules, manpower, equipment, and field conditions and turn them into daily production.This is not a desk role. This is for someone who can lead crews, coordinate with project teams, identify issues before they become delays, and keep work progressing in the field.Why This Role Is Worth a ConversationThis opportunity offers:A direct-hire role with an established heavy civil contractorLong-term civil infrastructure work in the Sarasota / Southwest Florida marketA chance to lead earthwork operations, not just assist from the sidelinesCompetitive compensation with project bonus opportunityFull benefitsRelocation consideration for the right candidateA confidential process from first conversation through final stepsThe company is looking for someone who can bring structure, field leadership, and production discipline to active heavy highway work.What You'll Be LeadingThe Earthwork Superintendent will oversee and coordinate field crews on heavy highway and civil construction projects, with responsibility for safety, production, scheduling, manpower coordination, and daily field execution.Key responsibilities include:Lead field crews and coordinate day-to-day earthwork activitiesDrive safe work practices and ensure company safety procedures are followedTranslate project plans and schedules into clear daily work plans for crewsMonitor production, identify schedule issues, and communicate conflicts earlyCoordinate with other crews, subcontractors, and project leadershipReview workforce needs, crew capability, and task assignmentsHelp resolve field issues, crew conflicts, and production challengesReview plans, grades, slopes, drainage requirements, and project specificationsApprove material needs and support field requisitionsMaintain required field reporting and employee time reportingWhat We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate has hands-on heavy highway construction experience and understands what it takes to run productive field crews in an active civil construction environment.Required background:5+ years of heavy highway construction experienceStrong understanding of earthwork, grading, slope, drainage, and plan readingAbility to read drawings and interpret project specificationsStrong scheduling, planning, and field coordination skillsProven ability to lead crews and manage day-to-day productionStrong communication and problem-solving abilityAbility to work with project managers, crews, subcontractors, and field leadershipClean Florida or Georgia driver's licensePreferred experience:FDOT project experienceDrainage / stormwater experienceMass earthwork production backgroundOSHA 30Spanish bilingual ability