Superintendent-Excavation, Shoring & Drilled Foundations

About the Company

Our client is a growing Massachusetts-based earth-support contractor specializing in excavation, shoring, and deep foundation work for public and private construction projects. The company delivers specialized solutions, including drilled caissons and piers, soldier piles and lagging, sheet piling, soil nails, and associated excavation.

With a strong focus on field expertise and quality execution, the company offers experienced construction professionals the opportunity to take ownership of their work, contribute directly to project success, and make a meaningful impact on daily operations.

About the Position

Our client is seeking a hands-on Site Superintendent to oversee excavation, shoring, and drilled foundation projects throughout Eastern Massachusetts. This is a field-driven role for an experienced sitework professional who can manage a job from initial layout through final grade while leading crews, coordinating equipment, and maintaining safe, productive jobsites.

The ideal candidate brings extensive practical experience in grading and excavation, with shoring or deep foundation experience considered a significant advantage. Jobsites are located throughout Eastern Massachusetts, offering the opportunity to be home every night.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage sitework from initial layout and grade setting through excavation and final grading.

- Read and interpret civil and structural plans, establish layouts, and verify grades using laser and GPS equipment.

- Oversee excavation, dig-outs, cuts to subgrade, unsuitable soil removal, backfill, and compaction.

- Supervise earth-support operations, including soldier piles and lagging, sheet piling, soil nails, and trench protection.

- Coordinate drilled caisson and pier installation, including locations, elevations, reinforcing cages, anchor-bolt templates, concrete placement, and spoils management.

- Plan daily work activities, coordinate equipment, order materials in advance, and direct a small field crew.

- Serve as the excavation competent person, maintaining safe working conditions and ensuring appropriate excavation protection.

- Coordinate with general contractors, Dig Safe, inspectors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.

- Maintain accurate daily reports and communicate job progress, site conditions, and potential challenges.

- Take ownership of field execution, productivity, safety, and overall jobsite performance.

Requirements

- Extensive hands-on sitework and construction experience, typically 20+ years or equivalent practical expertise.

- Strong skills in grading, layout, excavation, and interpreting construction plans.

- Experience with shoring and earth-support systems is highly desirable.

- Drilled foundation, caisson, or pier installation experience is a plus but not required.

- Massachusetts Hoisting License, 2A required; 1B and 1C licenses are advantageous.

- OSHA 30 certification and excavation competent-person training, or willingness to obtain them.

- Ability to lead a small crew, coordinate equipment, and manage daily field operations independently.

- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- CDL, drainage and site utility experience, and prevailing-wage project experience are beneficial.

Benefits

- Competitive compensation of $120,000–$140,000+ based on experience.

- Year-round employment with no winter layoffs.

- Take-home company truck.

- Performance-based bonus opportunities.

- Direct input into job planning, execution, and field operations.

- Local Eastern Massachusetts projects with the opportunity to be home every night.

- Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, three- to four-day, and seasonal arrangements.

- An opportunity to join a growing contractor where field experience and practical expertise are valued.

- Veterans are encouraged to apply.