Civil Superintendent - W/WWTP

Position: Heavy Civil Superintendent
Location: Ohio
Projects: throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia (regular travel required)
Employment Type: Full-time

GPAC has partnered with a well-established and reputable construction contractor who is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead complex site development, utility, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects. This key leadership role is responsible for the safety, quality, efficiency, production, and timely completion of heavy civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all field operations for heavy civil site development projects, with primary focus on water, wastewater, pump stations, water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and large-scale utilities
• Develop, refine, and manage project schedules, including two-week look-ahead forecasts
• Interpret contract drawings, specifications, and mass excavation diagrams to plan and execute efficient earthmoving, grading, and site preparation operations
• Coordinate subcontractors, material vendors, and field crews to ensure project milestones are met
• Manage project costs, company assets, and daily production rates
• Enforce company safety policies, quality standards, and core values daily
• Lead weekly foreman meetings and develop daily crew assignments
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, engineers, and inspectors
• Ensure full regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal regulations)
• Create and manage project documentation, including daily reports, quantity tracking, and as-builts
• Support estimating with production rates, manpower, and equipment needs during bidding

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

• Minimum 10 years of progressive responsibility supervising heavy civil construction projects
• Strong background in water, wastewater, utilities, and heavy civil site development is essential
• Proven experience with mass excavation, grading, earthwork, storm drainage, water mains, sanitary sewers, and pump stations
• Ability to read and interpret complex civil drawings, specifications, and mass excavation diagrams
• Experience managing large crews, multiple subcontractors, and high-value projects ($10M+ preferred)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively to project sites

Preferred

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree
• Experience with water/wastewater construction
• Proficiency with heavy equipment production (dozers, excavators, loaders, scrapers, compactors)
• Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project)

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses
• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Per diem when traveling
• Strong commitment to safety and employee development

Apply Today!

To be considered for this opportunity, apply directly or submit your resume to

mark.jeffree@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.