General Civil Superintendent

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, LLC, we are helping the government create better mission outcomes through better human performance. Our client is looking for an experienced General Civil Superintendent. The superintendent will work primarily in the Midlands area of South Carolina. This individual will have a proven track record for project management in civil development including site preparation and utility installation. The Superintendent will drive profitability, work with internal and external customers, and assist with scheduling and budgeting.

The General Civil Superintendent will also direct, coordinate and train all field crews on project requirements and expectations; and take responsibility for all safety, quality, scheduling, budgeting and production goals for each project.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Lead all on site activities and assure all safety protocols are properly implemented and followed by field crews.


• Provide accurate and timely technical guidance to field crews.


• Make decisions regarding all aspects of civil site construction in accordance with generally accepted codes and standards.


• Train field crews to execute work activities in accordance to generally accepted codes, standards and company policies.


• Participate in meetings with clients and present company position on all aspects of scope of work.


• Direct field crews to meet quality, schedule and cost objectives.


• Develop and keep current project schedules updated as necessary.


• Coordinate all company activities on site.


• Manage direct hire and subcontractor crews in execution of all project activities.


• Manage all underground, site work and utility construction for the company.


• Must be a working superintendent. Use of equipment to move material will be required at times.


• Ability to perform job requirements with little supervision.


• Check equipment, both for housekeeping and maintenance, including reporting hours used.


• Keep work site clean and orderly.


• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.


• Perform any other general duties as specified.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in civil construction with 5 years in direct field supervisory capacity.


• Proven, verifiable experience at directing civil construction crews, executing site preparation projects for industrial, commercial and residential projects.


• Experience with P6 or Microsoft Projects as a scheduling platform.


• Must have direct hire field crew management experience.


• Must have ability to manage multiple projects and jobsites.


• Must pass an initial drug test as well as random drug tests throughout employment.


• Must meet company's employment standards with regards to background checks.


• Must have the ability to lift and carry 40 pounds or greater.


• Must have a valid Driver’s License and provide 3-year motor vehicle record which meets the minimum operating standards in accordance with company vehicle operation policy.


• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.


• Must be able to tolerate a variety of weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, loud noises, etc.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Civil Engineering degree preferred.


• Creating proposals and estimates


• Experience in reading and interpreting site plans and ability to clearly and effectively relay requirements to crew


• Experience in managing equipment movements and planning equipment needs per project specifications and requirements.


• Capable of programming GPS installed devices and CAD capability.


• Located in general area of work or willing to relocate.

Competitive Pay based on experience and abilities.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, and Holiday

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.

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