Superintendent - Roads / Heavy Civils

Reference: WATCON93_1753968197

My client is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities.

They are looking for a General Superintendent in Columbia SC to oversee the daily operations of ensuring compliance with project plans , various construction projects, and safety standards. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent organizational skills, a deep understanding of construction management, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate should also have the experience and knowledge to recognize different types of equipment required, taking into consideration capacities and limitations.


Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Manager, Project Superintendent and Project Engineer as required,
  • Perform field engineering and design of temporary structures including formwork, false work, lift plans, trestles, sheet piling and shoring as required
  • Assist in all schedule preparations & updates, identify critical work items, prepare list of long-lead items
  • Coordinate survey crew activities
  • Responsible for quantity tracking/reporting and assist in project costing & forecasting
  • Prepare requisitions for equipment and material for approval by Project Engineer.
  • Coordinate inspections of material deliveries to ensure compliance with purchase order and shop drawings.
  • Resolve field problems and conflicts, liaise with subcontractors, suppliers & own workforce on field details.
  • Notify the Project Engineer of potential costs impacts due to field problems or conflicts in the plans.
  • Assists in the preparation of RFI's.
  • Assists with the documentation of time & material work and other extra work activities.
  • Project Documentation: Keep a daily diary of project progress; take project photos on a regular basis.
  • Assist project close out
  • Additional responsibilities as required per the project needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 4-year degrees in engineering / construction management or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience and a minimum of 4 years similar construction engineering and/or surveying experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in database and project controls computer application systems, MS Excel, MS Word
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00
Per annum
USD100000 - USD140000 per annum
Added 31/07/2025
Reference: WATCON93_1753968197

Superintendent - Roads / Heavy Civils

United States of America Permanent Highways

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