Construction Superintendent — Heavy Civil (Site Development & Utilities)

Jacksonville, FL

Are you an entrepreneur at heart who loves running a project like it’s your own business?
Do you take pride in leading teams, driving production, and delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently?

If you’re saying YES, and you have experience leading site development and underground utility crews, our Construction Superintendent – Heavy Civil position at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. may be the right fit for you.

At Petticoat-Schmitt, you’ll oversee heavy civil construction projects — including site development, grading, storm drainage, water, sewer, utilities, and earthwork — from planning to execution, leading teams that build infrastructure transforming communities across Northeast Florida.

What You’ll Do

Field Leadership

• Lead and manage all field operations for assigned site development and utility projects.

• Supervise foremen, direct crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure efficient use of Petticoat-Schmitt resources.

• Maintain full knowledge of project plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, and change directives.

• Maintain accurate weekly “hard” short-term schedules and proactively manage upcoming work.

• Drive production and maintain project timelines — you control the schedule, not the other way around.

Safety & Quality Management

• Act as the on-site safety leader and enforce all Petticoat-Schmitt and OSHA rules.

• Conduct Job Briefings daily and ensure foremen do the same.

• Maintain clean, organized, and environmentally compliant job sites.

• Hold crews and subcontractors accountable to Petticoat-Schmitt’s quality standards.

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Ensure all reporting and documentation is timely and accurate, including daily reports, timesheets, schedules, production reports, locates, environmental logs, and change order information.

• Communicate consistently with project managers and senior management.

• Support monthly cost forecasting, budget reviews, and project meetings.

Team Development

• Mentor, coach, and grow foremen, operators, and laborers.

• Assist with evaluating performance, hiring, and training upcoming leaders.

• Champion Petticoat-Schmitt’s people-first culture and A.C.T. values.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to read plans, measure, calculate quantities, and perform construction math.

• Ability to use levels, lasers, and total stations.

• Working knowledge of PSCC and OSHA safety requirements.

• Tech-comfortable — able to use tablets, smartphones, and digital reporting tools.

• Understanding of equipment capabilities and safe operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, climb in/out of equipment, and lift up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to distinguish jobsite sounds such as backup alarms and verbal cues.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Training & Experience

• 3 of civil construction leadership as a crew lead, foreman, or superintendent.

• Experience in site development, utilities, grading, and/or public works required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Training such as Competent Person, Confined Space, Rigging, Fall Protection, and NPDES/Erosion Control preferred.

Why Petticoat-Schmitt?

We Live Our Values (A.C.T.):

Accountability – Safety first, clear expectations, execution, ownership.
Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility.
Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, team development, determination.

We don’t just build infrastructure — we build leaders. When you prove you’re ready, you’ll advance.

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• Annual Profit Sharing

• Monthly Safety Bonus

• Company vehicle gas card

• Cell phone allowance

Benefits

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan choices to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP for employee-only coverage

• Dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and accident coverage

• Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance

• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%

Location

• Office: Jacksonville, FL (~80% of workweek)

• Jobsites: Throughout Northeast Florida

• Reliable transportation to/from job sites required.

Schedule

• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Overtime as required by project needs.

• Field-based position working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• PPE required: hard hat, eye/ear protection, high-visibility clothing.

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.

• Demonstrate the Petticoat-Schmitt A.C.T. values at all times.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Petticoat-Schmitt

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL since 2007, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is a privately owned civil contracting firm performing work throughout the Southeast. We specialize in site development, underground utilities, grading, roadway construction, and water and wastewater treatment plant construction.

If you’re excited about building meaningful infrastructure, developing your team, and taking ownership of your projects, apply today!

Agency Disclaimer

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Petticoat-Schmitt, and the company will not pay fees for any such submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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