What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Civil Superintendent position at Valar Atomics?
About Valar Atomics
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
About The Role
Heavy Civil Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field operations on large-scale infrastructure and site development projects.
The role focuses on day-to-day leadership of crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and specification standards.
Key Responsibilities
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
About The Role
Heavy Civil Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field operations on large-scale infrastructure and site development projects.
The role focuses on day-to-day leadership of crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and specification standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate field crews, foremen, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
- Collaborate with project leadership to develop and execute work plans, schedules, sequencing, and resource allocation for construction activities.
- Monitor daily progress, maintain short-term and long-term schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- Champion a strong safety culture by conducting safety meetings, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure work is completed according to project plans, specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements while maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5 years of construction experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory, foreman, or leadership role.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and schedules.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and active construction environments.
- Experience managing civil construction activities such as earthwork, grading, excavation, utilities, paving, or concrete work.
- OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, or other construction-related safety certifications.
- Experience with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of quality control processes, inspections, testing requirements, and production tracking.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).