Superintendent - Underground Utilities (Heavy Civil)

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, TX

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for underground utility projects including water, sewer, storm drain, and related civil scopes
• Direct and coordinate crews, subcontractors, and vendors to meet production goals
• Build and maintain daily/weekly work plans aligned with project schedule
• Ensure proper installation methods, sequencing, and productivity in line with company/customer standards
• Perform regular site walks to monitor progress, quality, and safety

• Drive project schedule execution in coordination with the Project Manager
• Identify and remove field constraints (labor, materials, access, equipment)
• Track daily production and adjust resources to maintain progress
• Communicate schedule impacts early and propose solutions

• Understand project budgets and support field execution to meet cost targets
• Monitor labor, equipment, and material usage against budget
• Identify and communicate potential cost overruns or inefficiencies
• Support change order identification through field awareness

• Enforce company safety policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, local/state)
• Participate and ensure that daily jobsite safety meetings are held and ensure proper documentation is completed daily by each Crew Foreman
• Maintain a culture where safety is non-negotiable
• Immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors

• Ensure all work meets contract requirements, specifications, and company standards
• Coordinate inspections and testing as required
• Prevent rework through proactive planning and oversight

• Partner closely with Project Managers on schedule, cost, and issue resolution
• Interface with inspectors, general contractors, and clients in the field
• Participate in project meetings and provide clear field updates
• Communicate effectively with internal teams (estimating, accounting, operations)

• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials for each phase of work
• Ensure crews have what they need before work begins (no “waiting on parts” jobsites)
• Manage subcontractors to ensure alignment with project goals

• Direct oversight of field personnel, including Foreman, operators, laborers, and subcontractors
• Responsible for crew productivity, performance, and adherence to company standards
• Provide coaching and development to field team members

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong understanding of underground utility construction methods (trenching, shoring, pipe installation, tie-ins, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and grade
• Proven ability to manage multiple moving pieces on an active jobsite
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to hold teams accountable
• Practical problem-solving mindset (field-first thinking)
• Clear and effective communication across field and office teams
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
• Minimum OSHA 30 Required 
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar field reporting applications 

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, with underground utility experience required
• Previous experience in a Superintendent or Foreman leadership role
• Experience working with General Contractors and municipal projects preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• OSHA 30 (preferred)

• Frequent presence on active construction job sites
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and heavy equipment
• Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb in/out of trenches, and inspect work areas
• Occasional lifting (50+ pounds)
• Ability to work extended hours as project demands require