Established in 1936, Curran has grown into a premier contractor, known for its expertise in site development, excavation, mass grading, paving, and asphalt sales. With a strong presence across multiple industries—serving commercial, industrial, and government clients—Curran operates from five key locations: Crystal Lake, Island Lake, Sycamore, and Oswego, Illinois, as well as Merrillville, Indiana. 

For over 85 years, Curran has cultivated a reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality results on every project. This success is driven by an unwavering commitment to our core values: family, continuous improvement, integrity, partnership, and respect. These values form the backbone of our operations and have enabled us to maintain lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and communities alike. 

Job Summary: 

                The General Superintendent supports the successful execution of excavation projects by aligning equipment, labor, and logistics to meet operational goals. This role serves as a strategic partner to the excavation superintendents, helping forecast needs, optimize resource utilization, and support leadership development across the field team. This position currently reports to the Operations Manager and is intended to grow into a leadership role with direct oversight of all Illinois-based excavation superintendents. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

-          Support excavation superintendents with equipment, labor, and logistics coordination. 

-          Forecast equipment and labor needs for current and upcoming contracted jobs. 

-          Manage on-site rental equipment utilization to ensure efficiency and cost control. 

-          Collaborate in evaluating equipment lifecycle and support decision-making for equipment purchases or disposals. 

-          Assist in the hiring, training, and development of new field leaders within the excavation team. 

-          Serve as a key liaison between field operations and senior leadership to ensure alignment and communication. 

-          Prepare for future expansion of supervisory responsibilities to include direct oversight of Illinois excavation superintendents. 

-          Strong understanding of excavation operations, including equipment and manpower planning. 

-          Proven ability to forecast resource needs and manage logistical challenges across multiple job sites. 

-          Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially across field and office personnel. 

-          Ability to coach, mentor, and support the development of the field leaders. 

-          Strong decision-making skills related to operational efficiency and equipment management. 

-          Proficiency in using project tracking tools, spreadsheets, and field operations software preferred. 

Education & Experience: 

-          5+ years of experience in excavation, civil construction, or related field operations. 

-          Prior experience in a supervisory or support role preferred. 

-          Experience with equipment procurement, rental utilization, and workforce planning strongly desired. 

-          Leadership development or training experience a plus. 

-          Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 

-          Profit Sharing 

-          401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match 

-          Leadership Development Coaching, Ongoing Training & Company Events 

-          13+ Days PTO and 10 Paid Holidays 

 

This role is targeting a range of $125k-175k and is eligible for the company's incentive bonus program. 

Curran Contracting Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, martial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited be applicable federal, state, or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.