Job Description

Job Location: CCC Charlotte - Charlotte, NC 28217,

Position Type: Full Time,

Position Summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group (Nasdaq: CDNL), a publicly traded infrastructure company with operations across the Carolinas and Atlanta metro and expansion underway into Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

The Utility Punch Out Superintendent leads Cardinal Civil's utility punch crews, which handle the repairs, inspection prep, and closeout work that follow utility installation and paving. This role directs, schedules, and oversees multiple punch out crews across many jobs at once, gets water, sewer, and storm systems ready for municipal inspection walks, and manages repair, warranty, and time-and-materials (T&M) work.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Scheduling & Oversight

• Schedule, direct, and oversee multiple utility punch out crews, routing each crew efficiently across the multiple jobs it typically covers in a day
• Visit crews in the field daily, spending the most time with crews that need support, and verify work meets plans, specifications, and Cardinal's quality standards
• Assign each repair to the right crew: punch crews for shallow, miscellaneous repairs, and a pipe crew when the work exceeds punch scope
• Help build out the punch division by supporting the hiring, onboarding, and development of new punch foremen and crews

Inspection Readiness & Closeout

• Send crews ahead of every inspector walk to check all manholes and catch basins (grouted, clean, and built correctly), confirm valve boxes are clear and accept a valve key, and fix problems so walks produce as few punch items as possible
• Schedule crews to support walks with municipal and utility inspectors, including opening manhole lids and operating valves, and record every punch item the inspector identifies
• Track punch lists to completion and coordinate re-inspections to reach final acceptance
• Coordinate with the Vac & Camera division on CCTV inspection results and plan the repair of any defects within punch scope

Repairs, Warranty & T&M Work

• Direct utility repairs, including replacing broken meter boxes, adjusting and repairing valve boxes and manholes, grouting structures, and repairing shallow sewer and storm pipe (for example, correcting a belly in the line)
• Manage contract, warranty, and T&M work, making sure crews keep accurate daily records of labor, equipment, and materials so all billable work is captured and signed off
• Read civil plans and each jurisdiction's utility specifications, which differ from town to town, so repairs meet local requirements

Coordination & Reporting

• Communicate daily with project managers, inspectors, and customers on punch status, upcoming walks, and repair schedules
• Submit survey and staking requests, copying the project manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Utilities per company standard
• Order materials and tools through the warehouse, track equipment sent to jobs, and return it as soon as work is complete
• Flag repairs, warranty issues, and cost concerns to leadership early

Safety & Compliance

• Model and enforce Cardinal's safety program; lead safety talks with punch crews, enforce traffic control on paved streets and roadways, and confirm trench protective systems and utility locates on every excavation
• Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, and NCDOT, NCDEQ erosion control, and municipal utility requirements applicable to the role

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Utility Punch Out Foremen across multiple crews; indirectly supervises punch operators and laborers. Responsible for crew scheduling, training, performance feedback, discipline, and staffing recommendations

Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in underground utility construction (water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer), including at least 3 years leading crews as a foreman or superintendent
• Proven ability to diagnose utility problems in the field and decide on the fix. Management experience alone, or heavy highway, grading, or electrical experience without pipe work, does not meet this requirement
• Working knowledge of municipal inspection and acceptance processes, structures, valves, meter boxes, and service connections
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, and municipal and utility specifications
• Experience scheduling multiple crews across several jobs, with strong organization and follow-through on details
• Proficiency with email, Excel, and a smartphone or tablet for scheduling, photos, and daily reports
• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• Prior experience leading utility punch out, warranty, or service and repair crews
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Established relationships with municipal and utility inspectors in the market
• OSHA 30; excavation competent person training

Physical Demands

• Regularly walk active and completed job sites on uneven terrain, climb in and out of trucks, equipment, and excavations with required protective systems, and stand for extended periods; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• Active and completed construction sites, including paved subdivisions and streets open to traffic
• Exposure to outdoor weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, traffic, and moving equipment. Required PPE is provided and must be worn on all sites

Schedule: early starts and standard weekday hours, with extended hours or occasional Saturdays when inspections, repairs, or warranty calls require

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; company vehicle

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This job description does not create an employment contract, and employment with Cardinal Civil Contracting is at-will.

Cardinal Civil Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying for employment, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@cardinalcivil.com.

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Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent or Foreman in civil construction

• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, sequencing, and scheduling
• Experience managing crews, subcontractors, and job site logistics
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to job site safety and quality workmanship
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as required

Preferred Experience

• Experience overseeing site development, utilities, earthwork, or roadway projects
• Familiarity with local and state construction regulations
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training