General Superintendent Civil - Primoris Energy Services

PRIMORIS USA • $90K — $120K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of heavy civil or industrial construction experience, particularly in power generation
  • Proven record on large industrial and power projects, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle facilities
  • Hands-on and supervisory expertise in excavation, concrete foundations, and reinforcing steel
  • Previous role as Civil General Superintendent on large-scale projects
  • Strong knowledge of civil drawings, foundation tolerances, survey control, and construction sequencing
  • Ability to interpret construction documents and structural details
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
  • Firm commitment to safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

  • Supervise civil craft personnel and site leadership
  • Plan and coordinate civil construction activities in line with project schedules
  • Oversee critical aspects of civil work, including excavation and concrete finishing
  • Ensure accurate installation of complex anchor bolt patterns and templates
  • Collaborate with project management and other disciplines for project success
  • Enforce compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including OSHA guidelines
  • Conduct safety briefings and monitor project productivity

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching immediately upon hire
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement for professional development
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Service Paid Time Off
  • Pet Coverage for employees' pets
  • Legal Assistance coverage
  • Recognition through award-winning safety programs
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We're looking for a General Superintendent to take the lead on all civil construction activities across our large industrial and power generation projects. You bring deep experience in heavy industrial construction-including simple-cycle and combined-cycle facilities-with specialized expertise in concrete finishing, formwork, reinforcing steel, excavation, and foundations for rotating equipment.
You'll be the driving force behind safe, on-schedule, and on-budget execution, working hand-in-hand with project leadership and every discipline on site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise all civil craft personnel, foremen, general foremen, and superintendents on site
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate all civil construction activities aligned with the project schedule
  • Oversee and coordinate:
    - Excavation and underground work
    - Structural and equipment foundations
    - Concrete placement and finishing
    - Formwork and carpentry operations
    - Reinforcing steel installation
    - Anchor bolt setting and embedment installation
    - Equipment pad and rotating equipment foundation construction
  • Ensure proper installation and verification of complex anchor bolt patterns, templates, and embedments for turbines, generators, pumps, and other critical rotating equipment
  • Coordinate with project management, engineering, survey, quality, safety, and other craft disciplines
  • Ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and site-specific rules
  • Conduct daily job briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning
  • Monitor productivity, manpower loading, equipment utilization, and material usage-adjusting plans to meet milestones
  • Review drawings, specifications, civil details, and work packages for proper execution
  • Interface with inspectors, client representatives, survey teams, and vendors
  • Identify and resolve field issues, constructability concerns, and work conflicts
  • Enforce quality control standards, dimensional tolerances, and inspection requirements for concrete and embedded items
  • Support equipment setting, alignment activities, and turnover requirements

Qualifications

Required
  • 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil or industrial construction, including direct power generation work
  • Proven experience on large industrial, simple-cycle, and combined-cycle power projects
  • Strong hands-on and supervisory experience with:
    - Excavation and underground utilities
    - Concrete foundations and structural concrete
    - Concrete finishing and formwork systems
    - Reinforcing steel installation
    - Anchor bolt and embedment installation
    - Rotating equipment foundations and equipment setting support
  • Prior experience as a Civil General Superintendent or Superintendent on large-scale projects
  • Strong understanding of civil drawings, survey control, foundation tolerances, and construction sequencing
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural details, specifications, and equipment foundation layouts
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality

Preferred
  • NCCER certification or equivalent construction credentials
  • Experience on utility-scale or large industrial EPC projects
  • Familiarity with both union and non-union work environments
  • Experience with heavy equipment operations and crane coordination
  • Experience supporting turbine, generator, and major equipment installations

Work Environment
  • Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and shutdown schedules as project needs require
  • Comfortable working in industrial environments, including excavation areas, elevated work, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions
  • Willingness to travel or work at remote project locations

Benefits
    • Competitive compensation paid weekly
    • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
    • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
    • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
    • Legal Assistance Coverage
    • Award winning safety programs

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