Field Superintendent - Heavy Civil

About the role

An established heavy civil contractor specializing in large-scale earthwork, mass grading and site development is hiring a Field Superintendent in Boise, Idaho. The role oversees multiple construction projects across Idaho and Oregon, directing foremen, operators and field crews so that projects meet production goals, schedules, safety standards and quality expectations. It reports directly to executive leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations across several active projects and stay present on site, supporting morning startups
• Plan and allocate labor, equipment, trucking, lowboys and other resources
• Oversee mass grading, earthwork, cut-and-fill, material management, moisture conditioning and compaction
• Set daily and weekly production goals and monitor equipment utilization and site efficiency
• Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, GPS personnel and support teams, and with clients, inspectors and subcontractors
• Monitor quality control, grade tolerances and testing requirements
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards and required PPE
• Take part in operational meetings and support final inspections and client walkthroughs

Required profile

• 15+ years of heavy civil construction experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Extensive background in mass grading, earthwork and site development
• Proven experience managing multiple foremen, large crews and equipment spreads, and directing scrapers, trucks, excavators, dozers and compaction equipment
• Knowledge of haul-road planning, cut-and-fill balancing, moisture conditioning, compaction and material management
• Ability to track production metrics and improve field efficiency
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly between projects in Idaho and Oregon

Required skills

• GPS-guided equipment and grading technology
• Mass grading, earthwork and site development
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Salary of $150,000 to $175,000 per year
• Health and vision insurance paid by the employer, with spouse/dependent coverage at 50% company cost
• Dental insurance and a 401(k) with a 4% company match through a safe harbor plan
• Paid time off based on tenure, a company vehicle and a fuel card