Site Development Superintendent - Travelling

Distro
Amarillo, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Site development professionals with hands-on leadership experience in earthwork and utilities will find this field leadership role suitable, given its emphasis on managing crews and coordinating multiple project scopes across Texas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years in site development leadership and a track record of managing crews and equipment efficiently
    — “7+ years field leadership (Foreman/Superintendent)”
  • Individuals with deep expertise in earthwork, grading, and utility systems execution
    — “Strong experience in: Site development Earthwork Underground utilities”
  • Professionals skilled in planning and coordinating with clients, agencies, and PM teams across diverse project phases
    — “Coordinate Client, equipment, and materials”

Things to consider

  • The role involves frequent travel and on-site presence due to its 'Travelling' nature and field leadership demands
    — “Field leadership role responsible for executing site development projects”
  • Candidates must be prepared for a high level of coordination with multiple crews and stakeholders
    — “Accountable for production, safety, coordination, and schedule execution across multiple crews and scopes”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of managing earthwork and utility installations in your resume and interview responses
    — “Oversee installation of: Water, sewer, storm drain Electrical and communication systems”
  • Demonstrate your ability to develop and manage lookahead schedules as a key leadership strength
    — “Develop: Daily work plans 2-week and 6-week lookaheads”
  • Emphasize your experience with OSHA compliance and safety protocols in your application materials
    — “Enforce safety standards and OSHA compliance”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain consistent communication with PM teams and subcontractors
    — “Ensure communication between field and PM team”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Executed site development projects including earthwork, utilities, and infrastructure
Typical background
7+ years of field leadership experience in construction

Skills & requirements

Required

Field LeadershipConstruction ManagementEarthworkUtilitiesInfrastructureSafety Management

Preferred

Project ManagementQuality Control

Stack & domain

Site DevelopmentEarthworkUnderground UtilitiesGradingCompactionUtility SystemsLeadershipCommunicationConstructionInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

Role Overview Field leadership role responsible for executing site development projects , including earthwork, utilities, and infrastructure. Accountable for production, safety, coordination, and schedule execution across multiple crews and scopes.

Key Responsibilities Field Leadership & Production Lead daily operations across: Mass grading Excavation Utilities Roadway construction Manage crews, operators, and equipment Drive sequencing to avoid delays Ensure efficient use of resources Planning & Coordination Develop: Daily work plans 2-week and 6-week lookaheads Coordinate Client, equipment, and materials Remove constraints impacting productivity Utilities & Technical Execution Oversee installation of: Water, sewer, storm drain Electrical and communication systems Ensure accuracy in: Trenching Bedding Compaction Testing Coordinate layouts, elevations, slopes Quality Control Verify: Grades, elevations, compaction Ensure inspection readiness Coordinate with inspectors and agencies Minimize rework Safety Leadership Enforce safety standards and OSHA compliance Conduct: JHAs Daily safety meetings Identify and mitigate hazards Crew & Subcontractor Management Manage crews and subcontractors Maintain accountability and expectations Ensure communication between field and PM team Reporting & Closeout Maintain daily production reports Track quantities and productivity Support: Punch list Inspections As-builts

Qualifications 7+ years field leadership (Foreman/Superintendent) Strong experience in: Site development Earthwork Underground utilities Knowledge of: Grading, compaction, utility systems Ability to read civil plans and profiles Strong leadership and communication skills

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Source: Distro careers (Lever)

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