Job Title: Utility Superintendent

Job Description

The Utility Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of utility construction projects in Wilmington, NC. This role ensures efficient use of personnel and equipment, adherence to safety and quality standards, and timely project completion while reporting directly to an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new team members are properly introduced to company policies, safety protocols, and job expectations.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Review and verify the accuracy of daily reports and records.
• Maintain a detailed daily log of key conversations and events for future reference.
• Supervise subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and company procedures.
• Guide team members on proper equipment use, cost control, productivity improvement, and adherence to company policies.
• Continuously assess project costs, schedules, equipment needs, training, safety, and security, and report findings or recommendations to the Division or Project Manager.
• Enforce compliance with all company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with the public, engineers, inspectors, and clients to support project success and uphold the company’s reputation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division or Project Manager.
• Utilize smart devices and computers proficiently.
• Stay informed about and comply with all relevant state and federal regulations related to storm drain, water, force main, and gravity sewer installation.
• Conduct random audits to ensure tools, equipment, materials, and PPE are available and in proper working condition.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Essential Skills

• 5–10 years of experience in storm drain, water, force main, and gravity sewer installation.
• Familiarity with dewatering and sewer bypass operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with NCDOT, federal agencies, or local utility owners is a plus.
• Experience on military installations or port-access projects is advantageous.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Environment

This position offers the opportunity to work with a reputable company that provides great benefits. The work involves utility construction and requires proficiency in using smart devices and computers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Health, Dental, Vision
401k
Company Truck Gas Card

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000