Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction (Req #: 1023)

  • NW Construction, Inc.
  • Babb, Montana
  • Full Time

Position Title: Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction (Req #: 1023)
Location: Babb, MT
Job Category: Project Management
Salary Interval: Salaried
Pay Range: N/A

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Position Description
About NW Construction, Inc.
At NW Construction, Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of service, expertise, and performance in the heavy civil construction industry. Based in Bozeman, Montana, our company specializes in a wide range of construction services, including dam construction, hydroelectric projects, large and small diameter piping, site work, and environmental work. Founded in 2013 by Neil VanAmburg and Neil Worden, our team brings decades of combined experience to every project. We are committed to building safely, with high quality, on budget, and on time, adhering to our core values of knowledge, experience, integrity, and teamwork. Join us and be a part of a company that values its people and strives for excellence in every endeavor.

Benefits
At NW Construction, our people come first and are central to the foundation and future of our Companys success. We believe in helping our people thrive at work and
outside of work. Thats why we offer our fulltime salaried team a comprehensive benefits package that rivals the best in the industry. NW Construction covers the full cost of
premiums for our employees and their eligible dependents on benefits including:
  1. Health Care (HSA available with select plans)
  2. Prescription Drug Coverage
  3. Dental & Vision
  4. Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  5. Life Insurance


Summary
As a Superintendent you will function as a field supervisor overseeing civil project operations on construction projects and be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specifications, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman/foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architects/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff. NW Construction is a Heavy Civil Construction Contractor based in Bozeman, Montana. NWC specializes in heavy civil construction, taking on projects both large and small. Our work encompasses many areas of the construction industry, including but not limited to: Dams, Hydroelectric, RCC, Concrete, Large and Small Diameter Piping, Sheet Piling, Site Work, Utilities, Slurry Walls, Demolition, Marine, Environmental Work, Drill and Shoot and Aggregate Processing. Project sites are generally located in Montana and the western United States.

Location
At NWC, we go where the work is, which exposes your career to exciting opportunities. While this role will initially be based on our project near Babb, MT, we relocate our teams based on the work that is available for future projects. While our home office is located in Bozeman, MT, our project sites are generally located throughout the Western United States.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  1. Schedule and manage construction activities, sequencing and the selection of engineering staff, crew workforce, equipment, and tools for maximum utilization and quality of work.
  2. Collaborate with estimating teams to develop estimates and budgets for large complex heavy civil project(s).
  3. Review, interpret and understand Contract Documents including specifications, drawings, and designs and ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
  4. Coordinates and schedules the work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating to and via project foreperson to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.
  5. Manage construction safety, environmental and quality compliance.
  6. Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness; prepares and provides progress reports to owners; makes recommendations for necessary modifications.
  7. Obtains required permits and licenses; executes construction contracts according to terms of agreement.
  8. Understand/manage/track project schedule, costs and budget progress with project milestones and takes all action necessary to keep project on track; communicates variances as they occur.
  9. Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping purposes.
  10. Review timecards and invoices for proper cost distribution and accountability.
  11. Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.
  12. Experienced operator of heavy equipment with ability to train others

Competencies
  1. Good verbal and written communication skills.
  2. Ability to work under pressure.
  3. Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
  4. Extremely detail-oriented.
  5. Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
  6. Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
  7. Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
  8. Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
  9. Strong organizational and time management skills.
  10. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.


Supervisory Responsibilities
  1. Interviews and hires site workers.
  2. Approves timecards and requests for time off.
  3. Prepares work schedules and assignments.
  4. Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules.

Work Environment
  1. Active construction site, mining area, or other industrial setting where large scale projects are taking place.
  2. Working around various heavy equipment operations.
  3. Exposure to various weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, or wind.

Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements
  1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  2. Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
  3. Must have a valid, unrestricted Drivers License.
  4. Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located throughout the Western United States, so relocation and/or travel are required.
  5. 5+ years previous experience in the construction industry with experience working in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting civil construction operations.
  6. Experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
  7. Previous estimating and planning experience.
  8. Safety oriented, 30-hour OSHA certificate.
  9. Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  1. Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration (Accounting, Management or Finance), Construction Management or related field.
  2. Current first aid/CPR certification a plus.

Physical Requirements
  1. Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
  2. Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, climb or crawl.
  3. Ability to maintain balance.
  4. Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.


Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, NWC is an E-Verify employer and is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

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Job ID: 482688892
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025

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