The posting
An established specialty construction contractor supporting electrical infrastructure projects throughout the central and western United States, is seeking a Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations to lead traveling field crews. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows drilled pier and structural concrete construction, enjoys taking ownership of projects, and wants steady work with a privately owned company that values its field employees.
What You'll Do as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:
- Lead concrete foundation projects for electrical substations, switchyards, transmission facilities, and related infrastructure.
- Manage projects from initial mobilization through completion, including crews, equipment, materials, and daily production.
- Interpret engineered drawings and turn construction plans into safe, efficient field operations.
- Oversee drilled piers, structural foundations, concrete pads, and related installation work.
- Direct field crews of approximately 5-10 employees, with occasional responsibility for larger operations.
- Coordinate equipment, manpower, materials, and jobsite resources to keep work moving.
- Monitor construction quality, safety practices, production schedules, and project progress.
- Work with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and company leadership to resolve field issues.
- Lead jobsite meetings and communicate schedule updates, resource needs, and project challenges.
- Step in and assist crews with hands-on construction work when needed.
- Maintain accountability for workmanship, safety, equipment, and jobsite performance.
- Travel to projects throughout the central and western United States.
Must-Haves as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:
- Strong field experience in concrete foundations, drilled piers, drilled shafts, heavy civil construction, or closely related specialty foundation work.
- Proven ability to independently lead construction crews and execute projects.
- Ability to read engineered drawings and manage construction directly from plans.
- Working knowledge of drilled pier installation and structural concrete foundation construction.
- Experience coordinating field labor, equipment, materials, production, safety, and quality.
- Willingness to work hands-on alongside the crew when necessary.
- Comfort working outdoors in challenging weather and construction conditions.
- Ability to travel extensively and remain on the road for extended periods, with home visits generally coordinated around project needs.
- Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
- Strong communication, leadership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-Haves as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:
- Approximately 5-7+ years of relevant field construction experience, although highly capable candidates with less experience will be considered.
- Experience building drilled pier foundations for substations, switchyards, or transmission infrastructure.
- Experience with slurry drilling, rock drilling, and temporary or permanent casing.
- Experience working in challenging soil and ground conditions.
- Background managing multiple crews or larger foundation projects.
- Class A CDL with air brake qualification.
- Experience as a Concrete Superintendent, Drilling Superintendent, Foundation Superintendent, or senior field foreman.
- Established relationships with skilled foundation crews or foremen.
The Company Offers:
- Starting compensation generally ranging from $45-$55+ per hour, depending on experience.
- Significant overtime opportunities, with weekly schedules commonly around 55-60 hours.
- Company-paid lodging while traveling.
- Additional $50 per day per diem when using company-provided lodging.
- Alternative camper/RV allowance arrangements for qualifying employees.
- Company pickup truck and job-related equipment.
- Health insurance with the company paying approximately 80% of individual premiums.
- Retirement plan with company contribution or match of up to 3%, subject to plan terms.
- Seven paid holidays plus an additional company-observed holiday.
- Paid vacation based on tenure.
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.
- Potential additional performance incentives and negotiated sign-on assistance for qualifying hires.
- Opportunity to work with experienced, accessible owners who understand field construction.
- Consistent project opportunities across multiple states.
- A close-knit, team-oriented culture that values safety, quality, accountability, and long-term relationships.
- No relocation to company headquarters required.
