Geotechnical Superintendent, Heavy Civil / Foundations

Location: Tampa Bay, FL area | Schedule: Full-time, on-site/field-based | Compensation: Competitive base plus bonus potential

Overview

A leading heavy civil contractor with a strong Southeast presence and a deep backlog of work is seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead self-perform geotechnical and deep foundation crews on infrastructure projects in the Tampa Bay area. This is an opportunity for an experienced geotechnical field leader to take on bigger projects with a well-resourced employer, overseeing work ranging from drilled shafts and auger cast piles to micropiles, tiebacks and soil nails.

What you'll do

• Run daily field operations on geotechnical and deep foundation projects
• Lead drilled shaft, auger cast pile and earth retention crews
• Keep safety the top priority, working with the safety department and project management
• Plan means and methods for each geotechnical activity with the project team
• Manage drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, including proper use and maintenance
• Update project schedules and track field productivity
• Manage labor costs and keep the work on budget
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and self-perform work
• Run quality control and field documentation on the job
• Keep project management updated on job status and take part in job start and job close meetings

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of geotechnical construction experience across soldier piles, tiebacks, micropiles, drilled shafts, CFA auger cast piles, wick drains and soil or rock nails
• Thorough understanding of drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, their use and maintenance
• Able to learn and apply geotechnical construction methods, specs and procedures
• Proven ability to manage crews, cost and schedule in the field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to travel
• Based in the Tampa Bay area, or ready to relocate

Preferred qualifications

• Drill shaft superintendent experience is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base plus bonus potential
• Company vehicle, fuel card and toll tags
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k match up to 6%
• Learning and development programs and education reimbursement

Why this role

This is a chance to join a large, well established heavy civil contractor with a deep backlog of work across the Southeast, offering real room to grow and career mobility inside a large organization on projects that build a career.