Dirt Superintendent - Excavation & Pipeline Construction in , United States
This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Nov 4, 2026).
Description
Dirt SuperintendentThe Staff Pad has partnered with a full-service excavation and pipeline construction company providing comprehensive solutions for pipeline and infrastructure projects in Mabank, TX and we are looking to hire an experienced and qualified Dirt Superintendent to lead daily jobsite operations. The Dirt Superintendent will be accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and without incident. Depending on the project, this role will encompass responsibilities typically associated with a Project Manager, Job Foreman, or Superintendent. In this role, you will serve as the primary on-site representative, overseeing daily operations and managing the schedule, production, manpower, equipment, quality, and safety. You will play a key role in ensuring the job site runs efficiently and work progresses according to plan.Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day jobsite operations, including manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and schedulingServe as the primary daily contact for the general contractor, owner, inspectors, and utility representativesDevelop two- and three-week look-ahead plans, sequence the work, and adjust for weather, inspections, and utility conflictsDirect foremen, operators, and laborers while holding crews accountable for production targetsTrack daily production, quantities installed, and unit costs against estimates using Raken and ExcelReview prints, specifications, and submittals to identify conflicts, changes, and extra work earlyDocument and price change orders and extra work tickets and obtain field signaturesCoordinate material deliveries, rental equipment, trucking, and dump and borrow sitesOversee site safety, including daily huddles, job hazard analyses, excavation competent person duties, and incident reportingCoordinate inspections, testing, density reports, and quality documentationComplete daily reports, timecards, and photo documentation using T-Sheets and RakenManage punch lists, restoration, and project closeout to the owner's satisfactionRecruit, train, and develop foremen and crew members while providing performance feedbackWhat We Are Looking ForRequired Qualifications10+ years of heavy civil field experience as a Superintendent, Foreman, or Project ManagerProven ability to manage a jobsite from the general contractor relationship through field laborersAbility to read and work from prints, plan and profile drawings, and specificationsWorking knowledge of excavation, trenching and shoring, backfill, compaction, and grading requirementsAbility to manage schedules, production, and quantities and report accuratelyValid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle recordAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including a 10-panel non-DOT or 5-panel DOT drug screen and 10-year background checkPreferred QualificationsExperience with gas distribution, fiber, water and sewer, or site development projectsExperience with scheduling or project management softwareOSHA 10 and Competent Person training for excavationOperator Qualification (OQ) for gas workEstimating, takeoff, and change order management experienceBilingual English and Spanish skillsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentWork outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and remain on site dailyWalk the jobsite over uneven terrain and around open excavations throughout the dayLift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 poundsWork in and around heavy equipment, active roadways, and live utilitiesWear required personal protective equipment, including flame-resistant clothing where requiredWhat You Can ExpectCompetitive CompensationLife, dental, and vision insurance available the first of the month following 60 days of employmentAfter 1 year: 3 paid holidays, 1 week of vacation, and bereavement payAfter 4 years: 2 weeks of vacationIf you are an experienced Dirt Superintendent who thrives in a fast-paced field environment, leads with confidence, and takes pride in delivering quality results, we encourage you to apply. Bring your expertise to a team where your leadership and experience will help drive successful project outcomes.