Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction

William Charles Construction Company - Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Sterling Heights, MI

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Superintendent at William Charles Construction is responsible for overseeing daily onsite field management for heavy civil construction projects, particularly in grading, earthwork, and underground utilities. This role requires extensive travel across Central Illinois and surrounding states, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget while coordinating labor, equipment, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Direct contact between client/engineer for the project.
• Oversee compliance with all safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Responsible for execution of field activities to construct the project per the plans and specifications including quality control.
• Review and understand the contractual requirements and obligations.
• Prepare and submit all necessary paperwork on a weekly basis.
• Prepare and submit daily reports detailing employee and equipment hours, completed quantities, and other activities.

Requirements

• Prior experience working on heavy civil projects, earthwork, grading, underground utility or stone based projects, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent.
• Ability and willingness to travel for projects located in Central Illinois and/or surrounding states.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to read and analyze plans, specifications and documents detailing the scope of work.
• Strong math skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan