Working Superintendent – Electrical Infrastructure / Concrete Foundations

An established specialty construction contractor supporting electrical infrastructure projects throughout the central and western United States, is seeking a Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations to lead traveling field crews. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows drilled pier and structural concrete construction, enjoys taking ownership of projects, and wants steady work with a privately owned company that values its field employees.

What You'll Do as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:

• Lead concrete foundation projects for electrical substations, switchyards, transmission facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Manage projects from initial mobilization through completion, including crews, equipment, materials, and daily production.
• Interpret engineered drawings and turn construction plans into safe, efficient field operations.
• Oversee drilled piers, structural foundations, concrete pads, and related installation work.
• Direct field crews of approximately 5-10 employees, with occasional responsibility for larger operations.
• Coordinate equipment, manpower, materials, and jobsite resources to keep work moving.
• Monitor construction quality, safety practices, production schedules, and project progress.
• Work with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and company leadership to resolve field issues.
• Lead jobsite meetings and communicate schedule updates, resource needs, and project challenges.
• Step in and assist crews with hands-on construction work when needed.
• Maintain accountability for workmanship, safety, equipment, and jobsite performance.
• Travel to projects throughout the central and western United States.

Must-Haves as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:

• Strong field experience in concrete foundations, drilled piers, drilled shafts, heavy civil construction, or closely related specialty foundation work.
• Proven ability to independently lead construction crews and execute projects.
• Ability to read engineered drawings and manage construction directly from plans.
• Working knowledge of drilled pier installation and structural concrete foundation construction.
• Experience coordinating field labor, equipment, materials, production, safety, and quality.
• Willingness to work hands-on alongside the crew when necessary.
• Comfort working outdoors in challenging weather and construction conditions.
• Ability to travel extensively and remain on the road for extended periods, with home visits generally coordinated around project needs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Haves as the Working Superintendent - Concrete Foundations:

• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant field construction experience, although highly capable candidates with less experience will be considered.
• Experience building drilled pier foundations for substations, switchyards, or transmission infrastructure.
• Experience with slurry drilling, rock drilling, and temporary or permanent casing.
• Experience working in challenging soil and ground conditions.
• Background managing multiple crews or larger foundation projects.
• Class A CDL with air brake qualification.
• Experience as a Concrete Superintendent, Drilling Superintendent, Foundation Superintendent, or senior field foreman.
• Established relationships with skilled foundation crews or foremen.

The Company Offers:

• Starting compensation generally ranging from $45-$55 per hour, depending on experience.
• Significant overtime opportunities, with weekly schedules commonly around 55-60 hours.
• Company-paid lodging while traveling.
• Additional $50 per day per diem when using company-provided lodging.
• Alternative camper/RV allowance arrangements for qualifying employees.
• Company pickup truck and job-related equipment.
• Health insurance with the company paying approximately 80% of individual premiums.
• Retirement plan with company contribution or match of up to 3%, subject to plan terms.
• Seven paid holidays plus an additional company-observed holiday.
• Paid vacation based on tenure.
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Potential additional performance incentives and negotiated sign-on assistance for qualifying hires.
• Opportunity to work with experienced, accessible owners who understand field construction.
• Consistent project opportunities across multiple states.
• A close-knit, team-oriented culture that values safety, quality, accountability, and long-term relationships.
• No relocation to company headquarters required.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000