Civil Superintendent

Civil Superintendent — Waverly, Kansas
Salary: $120,000+ 

Build roads. Lead crews. Shape how a growing grading contractor runs its jobs from the ground up. This Civil Superintendent role is a full-time, field-focused leadership position with a direct line to ownership and no corporate bullshit.

Why this job stands out

• Freedom from top heavy detached corporate structures

• Real leadership: You run the field, mentor crews, and set performance standards.

• Big impact: Your ideas, systems, and problem-solving shape how the company grows.

• Semi Local work: Projects primarily across eastern Kansas.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Lead and supervise grading and civil construction activities from start to finish.

• Manage crews, equipment, and materials to hit production and quality targets.

• Contribute to and Enforce strong culture on every jobsite.

• Track progress, document quantities, and support scheduling and cost control.

• Work directly with ownership to refine field procedures, planning, and reporting.

• Mentor foremen and up-and-coming leaders to build the next generation of construction talent.

About you

• Experienced Civil or Grading Superintendent, or a strong Foreman ready for the next step into full field leadership.

• Comfortable managing people and projects with minimal structure and limited existing systems.

• Enjoys building and improving processes, not just following them.

• Strong communicator who can coordinate with owners, inspectors, suppliers, and crews.

• Wants a long-term home with a smaller, growing contractor in Kansas.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A resume outlining relevant grading, infrastructure, or transportation experience.

• A note describing:

  • A project you’re proud of leading.

  • An example where you helped improve or build a process

  • Why you’re interested in leading work and people from Waverly, Kansas

  • Your worst day as a leader in the field.