Amundson Group
The Role
A self-performing contractor is hiring a Utilities Superintendent to lead water and sewer construction projects across North Carolina. You will own personnel, equipment, scheduling, safety, and quality on multiple crews, with the authority to drive projects to completion on time and on budget. This is a full-time position for someone with 7-10 years of utilities construction experience who knows how to manage people and manage money.
What You Will Run
- Supervise multiple crews and subcontractors on water and sewer installation and construction work
- Review project plans, specifications, and schedules with crews to ensure proper execution and identify cost-saving measures
- Plan and coordinate material delivery, tool inventory, and equipment availability
- Inspect field conditions and work quality for compliance with contract documents and industry standards
- Track quantities completed and monitor productivity rates against crew performance targets
- Conduct regular safety meetings, enforce PPE compliance, and identify and correct hazards
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and NCDOT guidelines
- Maintain relationships with engineers, inspectors, and customers to keep projects moving and protect company reputation
What It Takes
- High school diploma or GED
- 7 to 10 years of related utilities or heavy civil construction experience
- OSHA 10 or 30 hour certification
- Trenching safety and confined space certification
- First Aid/CPR training
- Current North Carolina driver’s license
- Ability to read plans, interpret grade, and work with heavy machinery
- Strong communication skills with crews, customers, and site personnel
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, on uneven terrain, near heavy equipment
- Able to lift 70 pounds and climb in and out of excavations up to 20 feet
- Willing to work overtime and weekends when required
Comp and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Employee-paid medical insurance premiums
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Telemedicine access
- Paid life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
If you have the experience, certifications, and leadership mindset to run utilities projects in North Carolina, reach out to Amundson Group.
At a glance
- Location: North Carolina
- Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only
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