Senior Superintendent, Earthwork, Paving & Utilities

Location: West Houston, TX (Field) | Type: Full Time | Work Model: On Site | Level: Mid–Senior | Experience: 20+ years

Local Houston travel, with occasional travel to San Antonio. Recruiting locally: candidates must be within a commutable distance.

Core Competencies: Earthwork, Paving, Underground Utilities

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Earthwork Superintendent to join our construction management team. This is a critical leadership position for a seasoned professional with extensive hands-on experience in earthwork operations, paving projects, and underground utility installations. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of progressive field experience and demonstrates exceptional project management capability, technical expertise, and leadership.

As a Senior Earthwork Superintendent, you will oversee all aspects of earthwork, grading, paving, and underground utility operations on large-scale construction projects. You will serve as the primary field authority, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role demands a professional who can coordinate multiple crews, manage subcontractors, and maintain clear communication with project stakeholders.

Primary ResponsibilitiesProject Management & Supervision

• Direct and supervise all earthwork, grading, paving, and underground utility operations from project inception through completion.
• Develop and implement comprehensive work plans, schedules, and sequencing strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily activities of field crews, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess work quality, identify potential issues, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards across all operations.

Technical Expertise & Quality Control

• Interpret and implement complex construction plans, specifications, and engineering drawings for earthwork and underground installations.
• Ensure all grading operations achieve specified elevations, slopes, and compaction requirements.
• Oversee paving operations, including subgrade preparation, base installation, and asphalt or concrete placement.
• Direct underground utility installations, including storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water systems, in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.

Safety, Compliance & Communication

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring crews follow company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Serve as the primary field contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, and project management, resolving field issues promptly.
• Coordinate with project managers and estimators on quantities, production, equipment needs, and cost tracking.

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive field experience in earthwork, paving, and underground utilities.
• Proven experience as a superintendent on large-scale site development or heavy civil projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, and grading drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership of multiple crews, equipment operators, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of production rates, equipment selection, and field-level cost control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily in active construction-site environments in the West Houston area, with local travel across the Houston market and occasional travel to San Antonio.

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