Job Description

Civil Crew Supervisor – Earthwork, Grading & Utilities
Minnesota & Upper Midwest | $35–$50/hour | Direct Hire

Konik is partnering with a well-established heavy civil contractor to add a Civil Crew Supervisor to their field leadership team. This individual will take ownership of day-to-day crew execution across grading, base work, and underground utilities on large-scale infrastructure and site development projects.

This is a high-impact, boots-on-the-ground role for someone who knows how to run a crew, read the job, and keep production moving while maintaining safety and quality standards. Projects span highways, municipal infrastructure, and large commercial site developments across the Upper Midwest.

Civil Crew Supervisor Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations across grading, base/gravel placement, and underground utility installation (storm sewer, drainage)
• Direct crews on excavation, trenching, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, and compaction activities
• Interpret plans, cross-sections, and grade stakes to ensure work is built to spec and within tolerance
• Coordinate equipment, trucking, materials, and survey/layout to maintain production flow
• Monitor quality including grade accuracy, compaction, alignment, drainage, and finish tolerances
• Enforce safety standards including trench protection, PPE, and OSHA compliance; address hazards in real time
• Track quantities, labor, and equipment hours; complete daily reports and communicate progress to PMs
• Partner with operators, subcontractors, and field teams to proactively solve issues and keep jobs on track

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction (earthwork, grading, or underground utilities)
• Prior experience in a leadership role (lead operator, foreman, or supervisor)
• Strong ability to read plans, grade stakes, and survey/layout information
• Working knowledge of earthwork methods, compaction, trenching, and utility installation
• Experience with GPS/laser-guided equipment and grade-checking tools preferred
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred

Work Environment & Schedule

• Field-based role working outdoors in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise)
• Physically active: lifting, climbing, kneeling, and working on uneven terrain
• Typical schedule 60–70+ hours/week during peak construction season
• Travel required across MN, ND, SD, IA, and MT (per diem provided)

Compensation & Benefits

• $35–$50/hour + performance-based bonus
• Company vehicle
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with company contribution
• 401(k) with match + profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance
• Per diem for travel

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Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.