Heavy Civil Superintendent

Central Excavation Ohio, Canton Permanent

Job Description

Job Description Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead the safe and efficient construction of landfill cells, cap systems, and supporting infrastructure. You will be the primary on-site leader responsible for transforming engineering designs into operational disposal facilities while maintaining strict environmental and safety compliance. Traveling will be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Cell Construction & Grading: Oversee mass excavation, subgrade preparation, and the installation of complex liner systems.
  • Landfill Cap Construction: Oversee the construction of cap and the installation of liner system
  • Infrastructure Management: Direct the installation of leachate collection systems, storm water controls, and methane gas extraction networks.
  • Compliance & Safety: Enforce OSHA and MSHA standards and ensure all work adheres to federal, state, and local environmental permits.
  • Crew & Subcontractor Leadership: Sequence daily tasks for heavy equipment operators, pipe-layers, and specialized contractors to meet production goals.
  • Quality Control: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure workmanship conforms to technical specifications and liners meet integrity standards.
  • Reporting: Maintain accurate daily logs of labor, equipment usage, and environmental monitoring data.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in large-scale earthwork or heavy civil construction, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Education: High School Diploma required
  • Technical Skills: Expert ability to read and interpret complex civil engineering blueprints and survey markers.
  • Certifications:
  • Pipe Fusion Certified, or willing to obtain
  • 30-Hour OSHA and/ MSHA certification.
  • Valid Driver's License (Class A or B CDL is a plus).

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