About the role
An established specialty construction contractor supporting electrical infrastructure projects throughout the central and western United States, is seeking a Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations to lead traveling field crews. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows drilled pier and structural concrete construction, enjoys taking ownership of projects, and wants steady work with a privately owned company that values its field employees.
What You'll Do as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:
- Lead concrete foundation projects for electrical substations, switchyards, transmission facilities, and related infrastructure. - Manage projects from initial mobilization through completion, including crews, equipment, materials, and daily production. - Interpret engineered drawings and turn construction plans into safe, efficient field operations. - Oversee drilled piers, structural foundations, concrete pads, and related installation work. - Direct field crews of approximately 5-10 employees, with occasional responsibility for larger operations. - Coordinate equipment, manpower, materials, and jobsite resources to keep work moving. - Monitor construction quality, safety practices, production schedules, and project progress. - Work with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and company leadership to resolve field issues. - Lead jobsite meetings and communicate schedule updates, resource needs, and project challenges. - Step in and assist crews with hands-on construction work when needed. - Maintain accountability for workmanship, safety, equipment, and jobsite performance. - Travel to projects throughout the central and western United States.
Must-Haves as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:
- Strong field experience in concrete foundations, drilled piers, drilled shafts, heavy civil construction, or closely related specialty foundation work. - Proven ability to independently lead construction crews and execute projects. - Ability to read engineered drawings and manage construction directly from plans. - Working knowledge of drilled pier installation and structural concrete foundation construction. - Experience coordinating field labor, equipment, materials, production, safety, and quality. - Willingness to work hands-on alongside the crew when necessary. - Comfort working outdoors in challenging weather and construction conditions. - Ability to travel extensively and remain on the road for extended periods, with home visits generally coordinated around project needs. - Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements. - Strong communication, leadership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-Haves as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:
- Approximately 5-7+ years of relevant field construction experience, although highly capable candidates with less experience will be considered. - Experience building drilled pier foundations for substations, switchyards, or transmission infrastructure. - Experience with slurry drilling, rock drilling, and temporary or permanent casing. - Experience working in challenging soil and ground conditions. - Background managing multiple crews or larger foundation projects. - Class A CDL with air brake qualification. - Experience as a Concrete Superintendent, Drilling Superintendent, Foundation Superintendent, or senior field foreman. - Established relationships with skilled foundation crews or foremen.
The Company Offers:
- Starting compensation generally ranging from $45-$55+ per hour, depending on experience. - Significant overtime opportunities, with weekly schedules commonly around 55-60 hours. - Company-paid lodging while traveling. - Additional $50 per day per diem when using company-provided lodging. - Alternative camper/RV allowance arrangements for qualifying employees. - Company pickup truck and job-related equipment. - Health insurance with the company paying approximately 80% of individual premiums. - Retirement plan with company contribution or match of up to 3%, subject to plan terms. - Seven paid holidays plus an additional company-observed holiday. - Paid vacation based on tenure. - Annual discretionary bonus opportunities. - Potential additional performance incentives and negotiated sign-on assistance for qualifying hires. - Opportunity to work with experienced, accessible owners who understand field construction. - Consistent project opportunities across multiple states. - A close-knit, team-oriented culture that values safety, quality, accountability, and long-term relationships. - No relocation to company headquarters required.
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