Why We Need You Apex Underground is growing rapidly and taking on larger municipal and commercial utility projects across the Denver Metro area and Colorado Front Range. We need a Civil Utility Superintendent who can lead safe, efficient, and high-quality field operations to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. As an employee-owned company through our ESOP program, every Superintendent plays a direct role in Apex’s success and shares in the long-term financial benefits. This position offers the opportunity to guide daily field operations, strengthen crew performance, and help drive Apex’s continued growth.
Your Regular Responsibilities
- Oversee daily on-site operations to ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with plans, municipal standards, and specifications.
- Coordinate and supervise Foremen, Equipment Operators, Laborers, and utility crews performing excavation, trenching, pipe installation, structures, and bore-related work.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure alignment between field operations, schedules, budgets, and project goals.
- Use HCSS (HeavyJob) to track and approve daily timecards, cost code labor and equipment accurately, capture quantities, and compare daily production against estimated budgets.
- Monitor production rates, crew performance, and equipment utilization, adjusting manpower and sequencing to meet schedule and financial objectives.
- Conduct and document regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and jobsite inspections to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, municipal details, plans, and specifications to ensure accuracy and prevent rework.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring their work meets Apex’s standards for safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Prepare daily reports documenting job progress, site conditions, equipment use, manpower, and production quantities.
- Inspect completed work to verify compliance with project specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
- Promote environmental awareness by ensuring proper material handling, erosion control measures, and clean job sites.
Your Team for Collaboration & Support You will report directly to the COO and the General Superintendent. You will collaborate closely with:
- Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators
- Foremen, equipment operators, and field crews
- Safety Manager
- Subcontractors and suppliers
- Yard and Equipment logistics
Expectations & Outcomes of Your Work
- Projects completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client and municipal standards.
- Strong compliance with OSHA, Apex safety policies, and trench safety requirements.
- Accurate HCSS timecard reviews and production tracking, supporting strong financial performance.
- Productive, motivated crews with minimal downtime and high-quality installations.
- Clear communication with PMs, Project Coordinators, subcontractors, suppliers, and municipal inspectors.
- Positive jobsite culture focused on accountability, craftsmanship, and safety.
Technical Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Foreman, Superintendent, or similar leadership role in underground utilities, heavy civil, or excavation.
- Strong knowledge of underground utility installation including water, sewer, storm drain, services, structures, and bore operations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, municipal standards, plans, and specifications.
- OSHA 30 required (OSHA 10 acceptable minimum if upgrading toward 30).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience with HCSS HeavyJob or similar systems for timecard approval, cost coding, and production tracking.
- Proficient with basic computer skills for reporting and communication.
This Role is FOR You If
- You are a strong communicator and leader who motivates crews and sets clear expectations.
- You excel at anticipating problems and resolving issues quickly before they affect cost or schedule.
- You thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced construction environment.
- You take pride in high-quality work and maintaining safe, clean, and efficient job sites.
Compensation $110,000 to $150,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.
Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
What This Role Offers
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO
- Weekly pay
- Employee ownership through Apex’s ESOP
- Opportunity to lead large-scale municipal and commercial utility projects across the Denver Metro area and Front Range and play a key role in Apex’s growth
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