Demo

Project Superintendent (Foundations)

Phillips Infrastructure
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2027

Summary

The Project Superintendent oversees the on-site management of deep foundations construction projects, coordinating with multiple contractors and ensuring the project adheres to schedule, budget, and design specifications. This position involves higher-level strategic planning and client interaction.


Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Supervise the total construction effort of the project to ensure it is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc.
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control) and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite administrative staff.
  • Supervise craft employees and/or other contractors as required by the contract.
  • May authorize and/or approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
  • Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
  • Assist in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
  • Ensure compliance of all onsite personnel with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
  • Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
  • Drilling using multiple techniques such as drilling with top can and polymer, and drilling with casing.
  • Perform additional assignments per the supervisor’s direction.


Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of employees in the field operations.


Requirements

  • Willingness for 100% travel
  • Particular states include Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, etc.
  • High-level knowledge of pouring with a pump truck and rigging setting cages with CSL tubes
  • Must have ability to set and shoot in anchor bolts using a total station
  • Extensive knowledge of using a total station for distance and alignment as well as be able to shoot in elevations
  • Overall knowledge and experience in managing large-scale deep foundations construction projects.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple aspects of project management including material, labor, and time.


Education And Experience

  • Four-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and/or related experience.
  • Minimum of ten years of construction management and/or craft supervision experience in deep foundations
  • Extensive knowledge of deep foundations, drilled shafts for transmission lines, substations, and drilling


Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Salary.com Estimation for Project Superintendent (Foundations) in Richmond, VA
$148,715 to $185,557
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Project Superintendent (Foundations)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project Superintendent (Foundations) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$108,520 - $150,391
Income Estimation: 
$129,961 - $186,355
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Phillips Infrastructure

  • Phillips Infrastructure Baton Rouge, LA
  • Summary Phillips Power is seeking a Client Manager to foster strong relationships with our clients, understand their needs, and ensure satisfaction for bot... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Phillips Infrastructure Jacksonville, FL
  • The Senior Project Manager is a pivotal leader, overseeing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously. This role involves advanced project oversight from... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Phillips Infrastructure Columbia, SC
  • Summary Phillips Power is seeking a Client Manager to foster strong relationships with our clients, understand their needs, and ensure satisfaction for bot... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Phillips Infrastructure Silverthorne, CO
  • Project is located near Leadville, CO. Wages $20 - $25 per Hour $250 Daily Per Diem Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities Helps mechan... more
  • 9 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project Superintendent (Foundations) jobs in the Richmond, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • Jobot Richmond, VA
  • Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details: COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION HEALTHCARE $20M–$100M... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • W. M. Jordan Company Richmond, VA
  • W. M. Jordan Company offers industry-leading strategies for construction management, design-build, virtual construction, green building and public-private ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!