Civil Superintendent Jobs

Civil Superintendent jobs are open across construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, and heavy industry, from foreman-track to senior superintendent level, with specializations in earthwork, utilities, and site safety compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles186+
Top stateTexas
Top employerMcCarthy Building
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type98% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Civil Superintendent
The Middlesex Corporation
Norwalk, Connecticut
Construction Management
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Civil General Superintendent (Renewables EPC)
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Civil General Superintendent (Renewables EPC)
Primoris Services Corporation
Texas
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$150k - $205k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Civil Superintendent
Skyline Excavation
Jefferson, Georgia
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$67k - $95k/yr
On-Site

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Civil Superintendent
Koch
Rosebud, Texas
Civil & Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$125k - $150k/yr
10,000+

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Civil Superintendent
Aecon Group Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Civil Superintendent Job Market

Who's Hiring

McCarthy Building8 open roles
J+M Infrastructure8 open roles
Primoris Services Corporation7 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate12
  • Staffing & Recruiting6
  • Technology & Software3
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Energy2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil superintendent jobs.

  • 5 or more years of field experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or willingness to obtain it immediately
  • Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, crews, and daily site scheduling
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting civil engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience with grading, earthwork, utilities, or transportation infrastructure projects
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work on remote or multi-site project locations

Tips for Your Civil Superintendent Job Search

Tailor your resume to field metrics

Civil superintendents are hired on outcomes, so your resume needs to show project size in cubic yards moved, linear feet of pipe installed, or square footage graded. Hiring managers skim for those numbers before they read anything else.

Highlight your OSHA and safety certifications first

Many civil superintendent postings list OSHA 30 as a minimum, and some require confined space or trenching certifications on top of that. Put your active certifications near the top of your resume so screeners see them before they reach your work history.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists civil superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by project delivery method

Design-build, design-bid-build, and CM-at-risk projects each run a site superintendent differently. When targeting openings, read scope descriptions carefully and lean toward employers whose delivery model matches your longest stretches of field experience.

Prepare a subcontractor management story for interviews

Interviewers for civil superintendent roles almost always ask how you've handled underperforming subs or schedule slippage. Walk in with a specific example that covers how you identified the problem, what you did, and what the measurable outcome was.

Negotiate schedule and per diem before you accept

Civil superintendent roles frequently require extended time away from home on remote project sites. Before accepting an offer, clarify rotation schedules, travel reimbursement, and per diem rates in writing, because these vary widely by employer and project type.

Civil Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most civil superintendents?

McCarthy Building, J+M Infrastructure, and Primoris Services Corporation are hiring the most civil superintendents right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with infrastructure funding cycles, so checking current listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.

How many civil superintendent jobs are remote?

About 2% of civil superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of field supervision. The sub-roles most likely to include remote flexibility are preconstruction coordination, scheduling, and project closeout work, where site presence is less constant.

How do you become a civil superintendent?

Most civil superintendents start as laborers, equipment operators, or field engineers and work up through foreman and general foreman roles by demonstrating consistent schedule and budget performance. Earning an OSHA 30 certification and completing a construction management or civil engineering program strengthens your case for promotion. Superintendents who can run multiple crews and read civil drawings independently move up fastest.

Can you get hired as a civil superintendent without much experience?

Moving directly into a civil superintendent title without field experience is rare, but some employers hire assistant superintendents or field engineers with strong civil or construction management degrees and promote them quickly. Focusing your applications on smaller contractors running single-site projects gives you the best chance to step into a superintendent role early, since those employers rely less on deep crew seniority.

What does the civil superintendent interview process look like?

Most civil superintendent interviews start with a phone screen focused on project types and certifications, followed by an in-person or video interview with a project manager or operations director. Expect questions on how you sequence work, resolve conflicts with subcontractors, and handle safety incidents. Some employers conclude with a site walk or a scenario exercise using actual project drawings to test your field judgment.

Where can I find and apply to civil superintendent jobs?

You can find and apply to civil superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, project type, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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