About this opportunity
VSL Civil Construction lists this General Superintendent opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Superintendent – Heavy Civil Construction
About Us
VSL Civil is a full-service contractor specializing in complex transportation infrastructure and large-scale concrete construction projects across North America. Our teams deliver innovative solutions on some of the industry’s most challenging bridge, transportation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
We are currently recruiting for a General Superintendent to support operations across multiple regions and projects. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing field execution, workforce planning, safety leadership, operational excellence, and project delivery for complex heavy civil and structural concrete projects.
Projects may include:
Post-tensioned bridges and structures
Cast-in-place and precast segmental bridge erection
Cable-stayed bridge construction
Industrial tanks and containment structures
Bridge rehabilitation, lifting, and repair
Complex reinforcing steel and formwork systems
Position Summary
The General Superintendent provides leadership and oversight for multiple construction projects and field teams simultaneously while partnering closely with Project Managers, Division Leadership, Estimating, Safety, and Operations teams. This role is instrumental in driving project success through strong planning, safety leadership, technical expertise, workforce development, and operational consistency.
The ideal candidate is a decisive and collaborative construction leader with deep heavy civil experience, strong concrete construction knowledge, and the ability to mentor field leadership while managing complex operations across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead and oversee field operations across multiple projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution
Provide direct leadership to Superintendents, Foremen, craft professionals, and subcontractors
Coordinate closely with Project Managers and Division Leadership to align manpower, equipment, schedules, and production goals
Support project planning, logistics, constructability reviews, and execution strategies
Identify productivity trends, resource constraints, and operational risks across projects and implement corrective actions
Participate in hiring, workforce development, performance management, and succession planning for field leadership
Safety Leadership
Champion and reinforce the Company’s 24/7 safety culture across all projects
Lead pre-project planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Safe Execution Planning (SEP) activities
Conduct field audits and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and owner-specific safety standards
Mentor field leadership on proactive safety practices and accountability
Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee all phases of heavy civil concrete construction including:
Reinforcing steel installation
Complex formwork systems
Concrete placement and finishing
Post-tensioning operations
Structural and bridge construction activities
Direct operations involving gang forms, jump forms, falsework, shoring systems, custom formwork, and engineered erection plans
Ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, QA/QC requirements, and industry standards
Coordinate inspections with owners, engineers, and third-party agencies
Lead complex concrete placement operations including elevated decks, walls, piers, mass pours, tanks, and specialty structures
Planning & Scheduling
Develop and manage look-ahead schedules, work plans, sequencing strategies, and resource forecasts
Coordinate labor, material deliveries, equipment utilization, and subcontractor activities across multiple projects
Work collaboratively with estimating and preconstruction teams to provide constructability input and operational planning support
Assist in identifying opportunities for cost optimization, production improvements, and schedule recovery
Quality & Technical Leadership
Ensure field execution meets all contract requirements, tolerances, and quality expectations
Resolve constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, and field conflicts
Maintain oversight of QA/QC documentation, inspection processes, and technical compliance
Promote best practices in concrete construction, post-tensioning, bridge erection, and field operations
Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and emerging field leaders
Support implementation of company initiatives, training programs, and operational standards
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Candidates who meet the following criteria may be considered for this position:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
10–15+ years of heavy civil construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibility
Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Extensive experience with structural concrete construction, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, and engineered formwork systems
Experience with bridge construction, post-tensioning, segmental erection, or cable-stayed structures strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, sequencing, and constructability
Proven ability to lead and mentor field management teams across multiple projects
Strong understanding of scheduling, productivity tracking, labor forecasting, and operational planning
Experience coordinating with owners, inspectors, engineers, and subcontractors
Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, Procore, and construction management software
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to travel and/or relocate to project sites for extended durations as required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal General Superintendent is an innovative yet practical construction leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. They lead by example, build strong relationships, develop people, and drive accountability while maintaining a relentless commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
We anticipate this role paying a base salary between $130-150k based off education, experience, and location.
This individual can successfully balance strategic oversight with hands-on field leadership and is passionate about building both complex infrastructure projects and high-performing teams.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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