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How much do earthwork superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for earthwork superintendent in the United States is $100,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Earthwork Superintendent position, and why are they important?

To excel as an Earthwork Superintendent, you need in-depth knowledge of earthmoving operations, civil construction practices, and construction management, often backed by relevant experience or a degree in construction-related fields. Familiarity with GPS machine control, project management software, and safety certifications such as OSHA are highly valuable. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders. These abilities ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

What does an Earthwork Superintendent do?

An Earthwork Superintendent oversees site preparation, excavation, grading, and other earth-moving activities on construction projects. They coordinate with project managers, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities include scheduling, quality control, compliance with safety regulations, and troubleshooting site challenges. Strong leadership and technical knowledge of earthworks processes are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Earthwork Superintendent on a construction site?

As an Earthwork Superintendent, your daily responsibilities typically include overseeing grading, excavation, and site preparation activities, coordinating with equipment operators and subcontractors, and ensuring that all work is performed according to project plans and safety regulations. You’ll also monitor project progress, handle on-site troubleshooting, and liaise with project managers and engineers to address any issues that arise. Additionally, you’re responsible for tracking material usage, scheduling equipment, and conducting safety meetings. Effective communication and proactive management are key, as you’ll be leading the crew and often serving as the primary point of contact for project updates.

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Earthwork Civil Superintendent - Traveling Superintendent

Earthwork Civil Superintendent - Traveling Superintendent

W.W. Clyde

Englewood, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview
Large Earthwork / Civil Superintendent - Traveling Superintendent - Energy Area
Location: National Travel - no relocation required
*Due to the nature of this position and the locations of our projects, the Travel Project Manager will not be required to relocate to a specific location permanently. They will be required to be onsite for the duration of projects and will be paid a weekly per diem on all projects. In between projects or during project shutdown the PM may be required to report to HQ (Orem, UT) as needed / sparingly for critical meetings.
Job Summary: Schedule, coordinate and supervise craft employee activities. Working in Civil Earthwork and Energy Civil Site Service construction projects.
Supervision/Personnel
  • Visualize, fulfill, and implement the vision and core values.
  • Supervises and schedules all employees assigned to their crew. Assumes responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
  • Seeks to build morale of all team members by positive reinforcement, feedback, etc.
  • Maintains all employee timecards; ensures employee time is accurate and turned in and properly coded.
  • Ensures the safety of their crew by having a full understanding of OSHA and company safety rules while having the ability to act quickly and effectively when an unsafe situation arises.
  • Direct work in large earthwork spread, energy and renewables projects (civil services).

Project and Schedule Management:
  • Works with the project team to establish goals and develop accountability.
  • Capability of producing continuous three week look ahead schedules to assign and coordinate work with both the employees on their crew and subcontractors.
  • Ensures that the project is being constructed according to the schedule and that the milestone dates are being achieved.
  • Identifies active and potential delays to the project and assures that these delays are being communicated to the project team.
  • Ensure that everyone is working with the most current drawings. Inputs all correspondence into the drawing, request for information (RFI), etc.
  • Job site setup and equipment staging.
  • Ability to plan ahead to order and arrange for inspection of work that are required by the project specifications.

Education and/or Experience:
  • Minimum of eight years of related experience working on heavy civil structure projects.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Extensive knowledge in large earthwork quantities, cut and fill operations, etc.
  • High working knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
  • Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost controls.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong comprehension and usage of construction softwares.

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