Job Description

Job Title: Heavy/Civil Construction Superintendent

Company: Century Construction

Position Summary:

Century Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy/Civil Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations for site development and infrastructure projects with a strong emphasis on grading and earthwork activities . The Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily construction operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise all on-site construction activities, with primary oversight of mass grading, fine grading, and earthwork operations .
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials to maintain efficient production and meet project milestones.
• Interpret and implement project plans, specifications, and grading models to ensure accurate execution of cut/fill operations, slopes, drainage, and subgrade preparation.
• Monitor site conditions and adjust work plans to maintain productivity and quality during grading operations.
• Enforce company safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, surveyors, and engineers to resolve field issues and maintain alignment with project goals.
• Track daily production, equipment utilization, and workforce performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality control and ensure work meets contract specifications.
• Lead field meetings and communicate project updates, scheduling needs, and potential challenges.
• Maintain accurate field documentation including daily reports, quantities, and progress tracking.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction , with significant experience in grading, earthmoving, and site development .
• Strong knowledge of grading techniques, soil stabilization, drainage systems, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and GPS machine control models.
• Experience managing heavy equipment operations including dozers, excavators, motor graders, and scrapers.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GPS-guided grading systems and digital terrain models.
• Background in road construction, utility installation, or large-scale site development projects.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily field-based and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions on active construction sites.

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Heavy/Civil Construction Superintendent (Grading Focus)

📍 Field-Based | Heavy Civil & Site Development

Century Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy/Civil Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on grading and earthwork projects . This role is responsible for managing daily site activities, coordinating crews and equipment, and ensuring grading operations are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

This position plays a key leadership role in delivering successful projects by maintaining high standards in production, safety, and quality across all earthmoving and site development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations with primary focus on mass grading, fine grading, and earthwork production
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials to meet project schedules
• Interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and site models to ensure accurate cut/fill and drainage implementation
• Monitor jobsite productivity and adjust work plans to maintain efficiency
• Maintain strict adherence to safety policies and jobsite compliance standards
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and survey teams to resolve field challenges
• Track daily quantities, production, and job progress through field reports
• Ensure work meets project specifications and quality expectations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction or site development
• Strong experience with grading, earthwork operations, and heavy equipment coordination
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and grading specifications
• Experience managing dozers, excavators, graders, scrapers, and other earthmoving equipment
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• GPS machine control and digital grading models
• Road construction or large-scale site development projects

If you’re a field leader who takes pride in running efficient grading operations and delivering high-quality work , we’d like to hear from you.

👉 Apply or connect with us to learn more about opportunities with Century Construction.

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