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Location: Hickory, NC | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Night Shift, Direct Hire | Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 + Full Benefits

Overview

An established heavy civil contractor with a strong project pipeline is breaking ground on a major roadway and utility project near Hickory, NC. They're seeking a night-shift Superintendent to take full ownership of the field operation, leading crews through earthwork, highway, and underground utility work from start to finish.

What you'll do

• Own field planning and execution for all earthwork, highway, utility, and mass-excavation work — start to finish
• Schedule and direct crews, equipment, and subcontractors to hit budget and beat deadlines
• Read plans, set grade, check survey control, and keep production moving every shift
• Control labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs to deliver on time and on budget
• Run a safe, organized night operation including daily job costing
• Lead by example — jumping in on shovel work, pipe setting, or equipment operation alongside the crew

Required qualifications

• 5+ years managing field crews on civil/highway construction operations
• Strong command of earthwork, grading, roadway, and underground utility work
• Ability to read CPM schedules, plans, and specs and translate them into daily production
• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to earn it within 30 days)
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Ready to run nights, with weekend work expected; local or out-of-town travel with overnight stays as needed

Compensation and benefits

• $130,000–$160,000 to start, based on skills and experience
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• FSA program
• 8 paid holidays plus a personal floating holiday
• 120 hours of PTO in the first year

Why this role

You'll run your own operation for a contractor with a stacked project pipeline and a culture that promotes people who perform, with room to grow.