Clark Construction

Superintendent, Underground/ Heavy Civil

Clark Construction$120K — $210K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in heavy civil contracting or equivalent
  • In-depth knowledge of construction processes including scheduling and contract administration
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities in field operations
  • Familiarity with equipment, manpower management, and subcontracts
  • Alignment with company values like adaptability, accountability, and ethical behavior

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with standards
  • Supervise cost-effective installation of contracted work across projects
  • Provide on-the-job training for assistants and engineers
  • Encourage and participate in staff training and development
  • Develop and organize project work schedules according to contract requirements
  • Control field costs and manage sub-contractor performance
  • Oversee field productivity and ensure timely completion of tasks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical and dental
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Financial benefits including retirement plan with match and annual contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs and work-life assistance services
  • Back-up daycare and family support benefits
  • Holiday contribution program
Full Job Description
The Role
The Superintendent oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is compliant with contract documents and the project schedule. Superintendents also implement and enforce safety and quality control policies among Atkinson employees and subcontractors.


Responsibilities

  • Champion our safety culture by conducting regular safety inspections to assure all working conditions and work habits are compliant with company, contract, and government standards

  • Supervise the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work of either for the total project, or, due to size, scale, and complexity, a particular scope(s), subcontractor(s), or other portion(s) of the project

  • Provide on-the-job training opportunities for Assistant Superintendents and Project/Office Engineer

  • Encourage and/or participate in staff training and development

  • Develop a plan for a sequence of work including: Developing the project schedule and plan and organize project work to assure all work is in place in accordance with contract documents

  • Have working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders

  • Know the scheduled delivery dates for all critical path material and equipment.

  • Know submittal schedule for the project

  • Update project schedule monthly and in accordance with contract documents

  • Control field costs for Atkinson and subcontract work

  • Supervise field workforce to assure all work is put in place in the most cost-efficient manner

  • Schedule and monitor field productivity

  • Have good working knowledge of equipment

  • Implement the company27s safety policies and procedures and corporate QC policies and programs

  • Assist in resolution of scope conflict

  • Participate in the project management functions

  • Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner


Basic Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience with a large-scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience preferred

  • In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower

  • Experience with a large-scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility

  • Demonstrated ability to lead field operations

  • In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower, etc

  • Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You27ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You27ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you27ll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction27s safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.


A Drug Free Workplace: Atkinson promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug 22fitness for duty22 screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug 22fitness for duty22 tests.

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the base salary range is $120,00 to $210,000.

About Clark Construction

Clark Construction is a leading construction firm that specializes in building complex projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and transportation. The company was founded in 1906 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. Clark Construction is known for its innovative approach to construction, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Clark Construction is also committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates, and has a strong focus on social responsibility.
Learn more about Clark Construction
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1906

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