D. H. Griffin Infrastructure has an immediate opening for a General Superintendent.
The Superintendent is responsible for the timely, safe, and quality-driven completion of civil infrastructure projects, including mass grading, underground utilities, and sitework. Responsibilities include:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Schedule and coordinate all subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers along the critical path.
• Perform daily field inspections to monitor quality, compliance, and safety.
• Track ASIs, RFIs, submittals, and changes; communicate with project team for approvals and clarifications.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with all safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and project records.
• Conduct site walks and progress monitoring to anticipate schedule impacts.
• Preside over weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Issue notices of non-compliance and track corrective actions.
• Maintain organized, safe, and clean jobsite conditions.
• Oversee punch list completion and final project closeout.
• Scheduling and coordinating subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to meet project milestones.
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and local, state, and federal codes.
• Managing conflicts, unforeseen conditions, or plan revisions by communicating with the project team (Director of Operations, project manager, engineer, architect, owner) for resolution prior to execution.
• Establishing and enforcing field quality control programs, ensuring construction meets engineering and design standards.
• Maintaining strict adherence to project budgetary controls; does not have authority for monetary commitments. All change orders or subcontract agreements must be routed to the Director of Operations.
• Performance deficiencies may result in reprimand or termination.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
• Support budgeting, bid reviews, and subcontract awards.
• Assist with permitting, approvals, and revision coordination.
• Maintain submittal documentation and approvals at the jobsite.
• Support pre-construction planning and subcontractor onboarding.
• Secure and open/close the jobsite daily.
• Assist in hiring or onboarding assistant superintendents or field staff.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise personnel, including subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure adequate manpower allocation and adherence to project schedules.
• Oversee security personnel and all assistant superintendents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Lead and resolve conflicts among multiple subcontractors and vendors.
• Identify deficient work and enforce corrective actions.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and civil/sitework drawings.
• Ability to navigate large construction sites, including grading areas, trenches, and elevated structures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present to project teams and owners.
• Teamwork-oriented with ability to mentor assistant superintendents and field staff.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professional conduct under all conditions.
• Adaptable to changing project conditions and competing priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Superintendent in civil infrastructure or heavy construction with verifiable experience in grading, underground utilities, sitework, and/or road construction.
• Thorough knowledge of trades, construction methods, and civil engineering practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore, Buildertrend, or similar), and digital construction tools.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and civil drawings.
• Ability to work across multiple sites simultaneously.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 10 years in heavy civil, sitework, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience with mass grading, underground utilities, roadways, and commercial/industrial site development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and construction management software.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, safety manuals, and operational procedures.