Worley

Superintendent - Civil

Worley • $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent trade qualification with extensive experience.
  • Proven experience supervising civil construction projects in industrial or large-scale environments.
  • Strong knowledge of civil construction methodologies and management principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
  • Experience building collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on influencing positive outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of safety, quality management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all on-site civil construction activities to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Drive a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with health and environmental standards.
  • Oversee field administration, procurement coordination, and subcontractor management.
  • Act as the primary site contact, fostering communication among project teams and stakeholders.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to construction personnel and subcontractors.
  • Monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
  • Support the integration of sustainability-focused solutions into project delivery.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US).
  • Eligibility for medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Participation in a 401K plan.
Full Job Description
CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT

Play an integral role in delivering sustainable infrastructure and industrial construction projects that support the world's evolving energy, chemicals, and resources needs. As a Civil Superintendent, you will provide site-based leadership for all civil construction activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations, project objectives, and Worley's commitment to sustainable project delivery.

Working at the center of project execution, you will coordinate field operations, supervise multidisciplinary construction teams, and drive a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and operational excellence. Your leadership will directly influence project performance, workforce productivity, customer satisfaction, and successful project outcomes.

Purpose of the role

At Worley, we are committed to delivering sustainable change by bridging today's energy and resource demands with the transition to a more sustainable future. The Civil Superintendent plays a critical role in this journey by leading and overseeing the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of on-site construction activities.

Working directly at the project site, the Civil Superintendent is responsible for supervising and coordinating field operations, integrating field administration, subcontractor management, procurement coordination, and construction execution activities to ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role is essential in aligning day-to-day construction management with Worley's strategic ambition to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers.

You will be responsible for
  • Leading, coordinating, and supervising all on-site civil construction activities to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved schedules and budgets.
  • Driving a proactive safety culture by ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements while promoting sustainable work practices.
  • Overseeing and integrating field administration, procurement coordination, subcontractor management, and field engineering activities to support project objectives.
  • Acting as a primary site contact for project execution, fostering strong communication between project teams, customers, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • Providing leadership and technical guidance to civil construction personnel, supervisors, and subcontractors while promoting collaboration and accountability.
  • Monitoring construction progress, evaluating project performance, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain project commitments.
  • Supporting the integration of sustainability-focused solutions into project delivery and identifying opportunities to enhance environmental and operational performance.
  • Collaborating closely with engineering, procurement, commissioning, and project management teams to optimize workflows and improve project execution.
  • Managing workforce planning, productivity, and resource allocation to ensure effective utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
  • Ensuring construction activities are completed in accordance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and company standards.
  • Preparing and communicating construction progress reports, forecasts, and performance updates to project leadership and stakeholders.
  • Identifying and resolving field-related challenges through practical and innovative solutions that support project objectives.
  • Promoting a respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment where team members are empowered to contribute to project success.
  • Championing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project performance, workforce engagement, and operational excellence.

What you'll bring to the role

You are a respected construction leader with demonstrated success directing civil construction activities on complex industrial, energy, chemicals, resources, infrastructure, or major capital projects. You combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to safety, quality, and sustainable project delivery.

Key qualifications include:
  • University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or a trade qualification supported by extensive civil construction leadership experience.
  • Proven experience supervising civil construction projects and leading field execution teams in industrial or large-scale construction environments.
  • Strong knowledge of civil construction methodologies, field engineering practices, site administration, procurement coordination, and construction management principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage construction schedules, workforce planning, productivity improvement, and resource allocation.
  • Experience building collaborative relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence positive project outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of safety leadership, quality management, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver practical, value-driven outcomes.
  • Experience supporting sustainability initiatives, continuous improvement programs, and operational excellence efforts.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction systems, tools, processes, and industry best practices.
  • Experience managing civil scopes within energy, chemicals, resources, infrastructure, or industrial construction sectors is highly desirable.
  • Commitment to creating a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and high performance.

Benefits

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

Apply today

If you are ready to lead critical civil construction activities and help deliver projects that create lasting value for customers and communities, we encourage you to apply. Join a global organization where your leadership, expertise, and commitment to sustainable project delivery will help shape the future of energy, chemicals, and resources.

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About Worley

Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
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47,700 employees
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