Excavation Superintendent

Job Description

Wolff Excavating is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Excavation Superintendent. Wolff Excavating is a leading excavation company based in South Jordan, UT. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality work and exceptional services to our clients while providing a stable and positive work environment for our employees. As the Excavation Superintendent, you will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of our projects from start to finish. Come join our tradition of integrity, teamwork, and great outcomes!

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in general excavation, earth moving, and utilities infrastructure with strong experience in underground pipe/utilities.

• Prior supervisory experience

• Proficient in safety standards, reading site plans, operating equipment, and setting grade

• Must have good math, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills

• Strong work-ethic and solid integrity

• Current Driver License with good driving record

• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds

Responsibilities

• Job Operations:

  • Ensure that all required supplies, materials, equipment, and subcontractors are ordered and available according to job schedule

  • Read and understand plans, specifications, soil reports, etc. related to each job

  • Coordinate inspections, blue stakes, permits, temporary utility needs, traffic plans, and equipment rental

  • Maintain professional relationships with all regulatory and vendor contacts

  • Coordinate site preparation and mobilization when job starts, and plan and coordinate closure tasks when job ends

  • Routinely assess productivity, resources, and adjust plans to keep job on schedule

  • Effectively communicate with office on matters of compliance, employee relations, and client satisfaction

  • Oversee maintenance, care, and security of company equipment and property on jobsites

  • Keep accurate and timely documentation

• Employee Supervision:

  • Direct supervision of foremen, operators, and laborers

  • Interview, conduct try-outs, hire, discipline, and complete performance reviews

  • Oversee staffing and scheduling

  • Provide training related to job tasks, equipment operation, and job safety

  • Ensure safety standards are followed

  • Complete and submit accurate and timely timecards with proper labor costs

• Client Relations:

  • Communicate (verbal and written) with client, attend meetings as needed, keep job sites clean, and represent company in a professional manner

Benefits

• Weekly pay

• Company truck

• Medical (fully paid for employee); dependent coverage available

• Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, HSA, 401(k) with matching