Excavation Superintendent

Warfel Construction Company is seeking an Excavation Superintendent to join our Special Projects Group. This role will oversee all phases of excavation work on projects, ensuring that teams stay accountable to their roles and responsibilities. The Superintendent will play a key role in the successful completion of projects by coordinating efforts and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

 

Travel Requirements

  • Daily travel is required to projects within a 0–120-mile radius of the home office.
  • Agreement to additional travel beyond this radius makes you eligible for a salary premium based on the distance.

 

Key Responsibilities

The Excavation Superintendent’s duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, bulldozers, loaders) for trenching, foundation digging, and other earthworks.
  • Patch paving and paving installation knowledge.
  • Ensure safety by securing open holes with protective fencing.
  • Install pipes for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, water mains, and rain leaders.
  • Ensure teams understand how to stack properly and rig pipes and structures.
  • Knowledge of soil classifications and the correct safety protections (e.g., sloping, shoring, shielding) to prevent worker injury.
  • Review project plans and specifications, analyze construction methods, and manage work sequences.
  • Address hazards immediately and ensure that Warfel employees, subcontractors, and visitors follow all safety protocols. Designated personnel should also carry out regular safety inspections.
  • Promote a culture of safety, conducting weekly Toolbox Talks and encouraging proactive safety practices for Warfel employees.
  • Maintain detailed daily logs and photos of site activities.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to schedule deliveries and necessary manpower, and promptly inform project management of any issues or delays.
  • Work closely with the General Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Manager to manage manpower, equipment, and supplies to ensure timely delivery to the site.
  • Establish and maintain dimensional controls and benchmark elevations, potentially working with third-party surveyors or layout personnel.
  • Supervise subcontractors’ workmanship, ensuring compliance with project specifications and Warfel’s quality standards.
  • Review shop drawings and field measurements to confirm design requirements before fabrication.
  • Purchase materials and supplies for the jobsite as authorized by the Project Manager.
  • Ensure no changes or extra work occur without the Project Manager’s authorization, and promptly communicate any change requests from Clients or Architects for schedule and cost discussions.
  • Meet with client representatives to discuss project status, address any concerns, and relay relevant information to the Project Management team.
  • Supervise Warfel field labor, making recommendations for promotions or terminations and providing performance evaluations as needed.
  • Provide training and mentoring to Warfel SPG employees on-site, focusing on management and construction techniques.
  • Coordinate inspections and meetings with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
  • Submit required reports and documentation related to job cost and accounting procedures in a timely manner, including daily reports.
  • Supervise the completion of punch lists and final site close-out activities.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple supervisors and manage various supervisory roles on a jobsite.
  • Oversee renovation and new construction projects, managing multiple projects on a campus setting, when applicable.
  • Work with third-party testing agencies to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in full working order.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • No formal education required; must have extensive construction background and training.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ supervisory experience in commercial construction projects.

Physical Requirements:

  • This role spends 100% of the time on an active construction site, requiring frequent movement across uneven terrain and exposure to inclement weather.
  • Must be able to lift or move materials up to 50 lbs.
  • Depending on the jobsite, the Superintendent may need to assist the field team with various construction tasks.

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Parental Leave

 

Warfel Construction is an equal-opportunity employer.

 

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