Working Superintendent - Geohazard MitigationWestern U.S. | 100% Travel | Leadership Role with Real AdvancementThis is the opportunity experienced builders look for-where your leadership, work ethic, and commitment to quality actually take you somewhere.Why Superintendents Choose GSIAt GSI, you're not just running jobs-you're building people, guiding crews, solving complex problems, and taking pride in work that keeps communities safe. Here, you'll get:
- Clear, supported advancement to more senior Superintendent or Operations Management roles.
- Training and development designed to grow crew effectiveness, get them paid more, and keep them on your team.
- A deep backlog of work that keeps you leading year-round.
- Company ownership-yes, you become an owner here.
- Autonomy to run your projects and your crew the right way.
- Partners to solve difficult problems from peers, project managers, engineers and sales leaders.
If you're a foreman, lead hand, or working superintendent who takes pride in leading people on the ground, tackling tough challenges, and delivering quality-this is where you can grow.
What You'll LeadAs a Superintendent, you'll manage field crews on geotechnical and geohazard mitigation projects across the Western U.S.
Your core responsibilities include:- Leading crews installing slope stabilization and geohazard mitigation systems
- Creating and executing safety plans-protecting your people is priority #1
- Managing schedule, production, and budget performance
- Handling documentation: daily logs, photos, as-builts, checklists, compliance
- Coaching and developing crew members; conducting performance reviews and corrective actions
- Coordinating crew travel and logistics with partners in Travel and Project Management
- Ensuring equipment maintenance and jobsite organization
- Communicating clearly with clients and internal teams
What You BringYou'll thrive here if you're a hands-on leader who stays calm, communicates clearly, and brings out the best in your crew.
Required:- 5+ years in construction in Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil or similar industries managing projects that involve similar drilling, shotcrete, slope or soils work.
- 1+ year in lead hand, foreman or working superintendent roles
- Ability to read scopes, specs, drawings, and execute a project plan
- Experience motivating crews and leading high-quality work
- Strong communication-clear, direct, solution-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping the crew aligned
- Flexibility to travel and adjust schedules as needed
- Driver's license (CDL A is a plus)
Work & Travel Expectations- Outdoor work in climates ranging from mountains to deserts
- Typical construction-site hazards and noise levels
- Regular lifting of 75 lbs+
- Extensive travel-up to 100% across the U.S.
Compensation & BenefitsThis is an hourly leadership role with significant earning potential:- $33-$50 per hour
- Annual performance bonus
- Equity ownership program
- 100% paid travel
- Medical, dental, vision (HSA/FSA)
- Accident, life, disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous paid time off policy
About UsGeoStabilization International (GSI) is North America's leading geohazard mitigation firm, specializing in emergency response for landslides, rockfall, and slope failures. With the largest portfolio of its kind worldwide, we deliver innovative design/build solutions in the most challenging environments.
We're a growing $550M organization built on craftsmanship, integrity, and taking care of our people.
US pay range for this role.
$33-$50 USD
