Superintendent Heavy Highway

@ Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc
Emery Sapp & Sons, Incemerysapp&sons,inc.com

Superintendent Heavy Highway

Columbia, MO
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

Emery Sapp & Sons specializes in heavy civil construction. The Superintendent oversees field activities, manages teams, safety, quality, and schedules to deliver projects successfully and meet quality standards.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of construction experience
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Knowledge of safety standards
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some college or vocational training

Full job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead and oversee heavy highway construction operations. This position is responsible for managing field production, personnel, subcontractors, equipment, safety, quality, and project schedules across one or multiple active projects. The Superintendent serves as the primary field leader and works closely with Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and Operations leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to ESS quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive heavy civil construction experience and a proven ability to manage crews performing earthwork, grading, paving, concrete, structures, utilities, and roadway construction activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage all on site construction activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control

  • Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project success

  • Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements

  • Monitor and analyze project performance, including cost, schedule, and quality

  • Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies

  • Provide leadership and mentorship to site teams

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in site management practices

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational education preferred

  • 7+ years of experience in construction and heavy civil industry, including superintendent or foreman experience

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities

  • Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards

Travel Requirements:

This position requires frequent travel to active construction projects throughout ESS operating regions. Overnight travel may be required depending on project location and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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