Career opportunity
Roadway Superintendent, Heavy Civil / VDOT
Posted: October 28, 2026
Roadway Superintendent, Heavy Civil / VDOT
Location: Richmond, VA (Central Virginia area)
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Utility / Infrastructure Construction
An established self perform heavy civil contractor with work across Virginia and North Carolina is hiring a Roadway Superintendent for active projects in the Richmond area. This is a strong opportunity for a Roadway Superintendent, Utility Superintendent or seasoned General Foreman with DOT roadway experience who wants a stable employer with a long runway of work. You'll run roadway, grading and underground utility crews on highway and roadway projects, much of it VDOT work. Richmond area locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Run day to day field operations on roadway and utility projects
Lead roadway, grading, drainage and underground utility crews and their foremen
Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, equipment and material deliveries
Plan the work and hold the project schedule week to week
Own jobsite safety, toolbox talks and OSHA compliance
Set up and manage work zone traffic control and lane closures
Work directly with VDOT inspectors and project engineers
Track installed quantities and daily production
Complete daily reports, crew time and field documentation
Work hand in hand with the project manager on cost and schedule
What We're Looking For
5+ years of heavy civil roadway and/or underground utility experience at the superintendent or senior foreman level
DOT roadway project experience, VDOT experience a big plus
Working knowledge of grading, storm drainage, utilities and paving sequencing
Solid understanding of work zone traffic control
Able to read plans and specs and keep accurate quantities
Valid driver's license
OSHA 30 is a plus
HCSS HeavyJob or similar field tracking experience is a plus
Based in the Richmond area or ready to relocate to Central Virginia
Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation
Full benefits package
Active projects in the Richmond area now, with more work being pursued in the region
An established self perform heavy civil contractor working across Virginia and North Carolina with a full pipeline of roadway, highway and utility work
Room to grow with a contractor that keeps adding projects and people in both states
Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.
Location: Richmond, VA (Central Virginia area)
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Utility / Infrastructure Construction
An established self perform heavy civil contractor with work across Virginia and North Carolina is hiring a Roadway Superintendent for active projects in the Richmond area. This is a strong opportunity for a Roadway Superintendent, Utility Superintendent or seasoned General Foreman with DOT roadway experience who wants a stable employer with a long runway of work. You'll run roadway, grading and underground utility crews on highway and roadway projects, much of it VDOT work. Richmond area locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Run day to day field operations on roadway and utility projects
Lead roadway, grading, drainage and underground utility crews and their foremen
Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, equipment and material deliveries
Plan the work and hold the project schedule week to week
Own jobsite safety, toolbox talks and OSHA compliance
Set up and manage work zone traffic control and lane closures
Work directly with VDOT inspectors and project engineers
Track installed quantities and daily production
Complete daily reports, crew time and field documentation
Work hand in hand with the project manager on cost and schedule
What We're Looking For
5+ years of heavy civil roadway and/or underground utility experience at the superintendent or senior foreman level
DOT roadway project experience, VDOT experience a big plus
Working knowledge of grading, storm drainage, utilities and paving sequencing
Solid understanding of work zone traffic control
Able to read plans and specs and keep accurate quantities
Valid driver's license
OSHA 30 is a plus
HCSS HeavyJob or similar field tracking experience is a plus
Based in the Richmond area or ready to relocate to Central Virginia
Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation
Full benefits package
Active projects in the Richmond area now, with more work being pursued in the region
An established self perform heavy civil contractor working across Virginia and North Carolina with a full pipeline of roadway, highway and utility work
Room to grow with a contractor that keeps adding projects and people in both states
Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.