Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates

Heavy Highway Superintendent

Louisville, KY

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$170kDetected 16 hours ago
LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsOSHA

About the role

  • The company specializes in roadway construction, utility installation, and large-scale DOT infrastructure projects across the region.
  • With more than $300 million in annual revenue, the company has been a leader in heavy highway construction throughout Kentucky and the Southeast for decades, recognized for its commitment to safety, quality, and execution excellence.
  • This individual will play a critical role in executing a growing backlog of heavy highway and infrastructure projects across North-Central Kentucky.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required or equivalent field experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of field leadership experience in road construction and/or large earthmoving projects
  • Strong understanding of heavy highway construction methods, practices, and procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and project specifications
  • OSHA training and strong knowledge of jobsite safety standards and regulations

Nice to have

  • Experience with DOT projects and compliance standards preferred

Compensation

  • Competitive base salary ($130,000 - $170,000)

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Competitive PTO and paid holiday program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance coverage

Company info

  • The company is a well-established and growing heavy civil and highway construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, on time, and within budget.
  • About the Position
  • We are seeking a dynamic and experienced field operations leader to join our client's team as a Heavy Highway Superintendent.
  • The Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing daily field operations, coordinating crews and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules and specifications.
  • This role requires a hands-on leader with strong field presence and the ability to manage complex earthmoving and roadway construction activities.
  • Project scope includes highway widening and infrastructure work such as excavation, embankment, storm drainage, waterline installation, crushed stone placement, and blasting.

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