Civil Senior Superintendent

Description

JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY

Journey Group is a full-service construction group headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., with four divisions serving commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential, and asphalt markets. We are known for building strong relationships, delivering high-quality projects, and operating with integrity, teamwork, and fiscal responsibility. At Journey, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team committed to building communities and growing together.

OUR OPENING

SFC Civil Constructors, Journey Group's civil construction division, is looking for a Senior Superintendent to lead our team of Superintendents. We build heavy civil and structural concrete projects across South Dakota, including highways, bridges, dams, and lift stations, with our larger projects typically around $30 million. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll mentor and train newer Superintendents, support our largest jobs, and step in wherever you're needed. You'll help every project make better use of labor and equipment, strengthen safety practices, and tighten schedules. This role travels throughout South Dakota and occasionally just outside the state. If you're a proven heavy civil leader who wants to build the next generation of field leaders, this is your opportunity.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT?

• Lead, mentor, and train our team of Superintendents, with a focus on developing newer Superintendents
• Support our larger projects, typically around $30 million, and fill in on site wherever you're needed
• Travel to project sites across South Dakota, and occasionally just outside the state, throughout the week
• Help Superintendents understand their budgets and where each project stands
• Develop weekly work plans and schedule subcontractors, materials, equipment, and labor
• Coordinate project labor needs with the manpower scheduler
• Make sure Superintendents hold pre-task planning and preparatory meetings
• Partner with the safety team to keep every project in line with our safety policies and guidelines
• Know the plans and specifications for every project, with ready access to the documents needed to find specific details
• Attend all internal and external project kickoff meetings, plus weekly project meetings as needed
• Meet with the Senior Project Manager to review project updates, issues, and needs
• Consult with Estimators during the bidding process
• Cover for Superintendents during scheduled time off as needed
• Submit weekly timecards and daily logs with photos in HeavyJob for each project visited, along with purchase orders, credit card receipts, and completed iAuditor inspections
• Keep sensitive information confidential to maintain employee trust and protect operations

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION NEEDED

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, or a combination of technical education and experience that meets the needs of the role
• Hands-on structural concrete experience on projects such as highways, bridges, dams, or lift stations
• Proven experience leading Superintendents, foremen, or field teams
• Experience running or supporting heavy civil projects of $30 million or more preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older to safely work in a construction environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and hold a team of Superintendents accountable
• Strong commitment to safety, with a firm understanding of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Expertise in advanced construction practices, techniques, and procedures, especially structural concrete
• Skilled in job planning, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently
• Innovative approach to work and an eagerness to learn
• Strong work ethic and a high level of integrity
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to embrace Journey Group core values
• Willingness to travel throughout South Dakota and occasionally to neighboring states
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

BENEFITS YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WITH JOURNEY GROUP

Journey Group offers competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA options, disability coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

You may also be eligible for a cell phone allowance, clothing allowance, company vehicle, and potential relocation assistance.

OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!

If you're ready to advance your career and make an impact by helping build strong projects and communities, apply online or stop by our office at 4500 W 58th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.