Heavy Highway Superintendent

Southland Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway Superintendent to oversee field operations for heavy civil construction projects involving roadway, drainage, and underground utility work.

The Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing field operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements , project specifications, and Southland Construction's quality standards. This position works closely with the Project Manager to successfully deliver each project.

The ideal candidate has direct experience managing FDOT roadway construction and understands the requirements of building roads and the utility and drainage systems installed beneath or alongside roadways. This role is best suited for a superintendent with a heavy highway, roadway, or heavy civil background—not someone whose experience is primarily in vertical construction or general site development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and supervise field personnel, subcontractors, and crews to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

Coordinate daily construction activities for roadway, drainage, utility, and heavy civil work.

Develop and maintain project work schedules, manpower plans, equipment needs, and material requirements.

Oversee project startup, daily operations, and project closeout, including completion of punch-list items.

Serve as the onsite safety leader and promote and enforce Southland Construction's safety policies.

Conduct regular jobsite meetings, communicate project updates, and distribute meeting minutes as needed.

Monitor project quality to ensure work complies with FDOT requirements, plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable standards.

Complete and submit daily reports, production records, timecards, payroll information, and other required documentation accurately and electronically.

Identify potential project issues, delays, conflicts, and changing field conditions and communicate solutions proactively with the Project Manager.

Coordinate with owners, FDOT representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, utility companies, and other project stakeholders.

Monitor field production and support the Project Manager with schedule, manpower, equipment, materials, and cost-related information.

Foster a positive and professional work environment through effective communication and leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent or Foreman on heavy highway, roadway, or heavy civil construction projects.

Direct experience with FDOT roadway construction and familiarity with FDOT plans, specifications, and project requirements.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply FDOT specifications, commonly referred to as F Specs, along with construction plans, contract documents, and project schedules.

Experience managing one or more of the following in a roadway or heavy civil environment: Roadway construction

Drainage systems

Underground utilities

Water and sewer utilities associated with roadway projects

Experience coordinating field operations for projects involving roads, utilities, drainage, and related infrastructure.

Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements.

Ability to supervise field personnel, subcontractors, and crews while maintaining safe, productive, and high-quality operations.

Ability to coordinate with Project Managers, owners, FDOT representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, utility companies, and other project stakeholders.

Ability to identify project issues, schedule conflicts, delays, and field conditions and communicate solutions proactively.

Ability to read plans and specifications, track production, complete daily reports, and maintain accurate project documentation.

Proficiency with computers and electronic reporting, timecards, payroll information, and project documentation.

High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Qualifications: Strong leadership, communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an active construction environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, rain, and humidity.

Must be able to walk, stand, and move around a construction site for extended periods.

Capable of climbing ladders, walking on uneven terrain, and entering confined spaces as needed.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Must have the physical and visual ability to safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment commonly used on construction sites.

May require bending, stooping, kneeling, and frequent use of hands and arms.