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C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc

$100 - $125/hr

W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc., we've been building Georgia's infrastructure for over 80 years ... Lead all daily field operations on heavy highway and roadway construction projects. * Manage crews ...

C.W. Matthews

Heavy Highway Superintendent

Savannah, GA · On-site

W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc., we've been building Georgia's infrastructure for over 80 years ... Lead all daily field operations on heavy highway and roadway construction projects. * Manage crews ...

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Heavy Highway Superintendent

Savannah, GA • On-site

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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$100 - $125/hr

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

At C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc., we've been building Georgia's infrastructure for over 80 years. As one of the Southeast's premier heavy civil contractors, we're looking for an experienced Heavy Highway Superintendent to lead complex transportation and roadway construction projects throughout Georgia.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, understands the demands of GDOT projects, and knows how to safely deliver quality work on schedule and on budget, we want to hear from you.

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What You'll Do

  • Lead all daily field operations on heavy highway and roadway construction projects.
  • Manage crews, subcontractors, and equipment to maximize productivity.
  • Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations.
  • Professional coordination with Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and project inspectors.
  • Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Plan work activities, manpower, equipment, and material needs.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings and promote a culture of safety.
  • Resolve field issues quickly while maintaining production goals.
  • Use of computer to maintain project documentation, daily reports, and production/quantity tracking.
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of Heavy Highway Superintendent experience (preferred).
  • Proven experience and professionalism managing DOT highway projects.
  • Strong understanding of grading, drainage, concrete, paving, utilities, and traffic control.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards OSHA 30 Hour certification preferred.
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C.W. Matthews Contracting Company is a leading heavy highway construction contractor operating throughout Georgia. We’re a team of more than 1,500 hard-working men and women committed to serving our communities. Together, we’re making a difference by building safe, reliable infrastructure to Get Georgia Home. For close to a century, C.W. Matthews has built state-of-the-art roads, bridges, airport runways, and more. Our projects are used by millions of people every day to get where they need to go—whether they’re driving their children to school in the morning, shopping for groceries to feed their families, or embarking on this year’s summer road trip. The work we do touches nearly every aspect of modern life, and we are committed to doing it to the best of our abilities.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Marietta, GA, US

Year founded

1946

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