Overburden Superintendent

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You’ll Do:

The Overburden Superintendent oversees all aspects of earthwork and grading operations on quarry sites. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards. The Superintendent coordinates crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors while maintaining strong communication with project leadership.

- Study project plans and specifications, and oversee multiple overburden removal projects.

- Work closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, and Plant Managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

- Apply creative thinking and problem-solving strategies to overcome field challenges.

- Monitor and optimize production rates to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

- Foster strong working relationships with Plant Managers, Engineers, and Inspectors to support collaboration and timely project approvals.

- Read and interpret blueprints, grading plans, and specifications to guide field operations.

- Direct and coordinate work crews and subcontractors, ensuring safe and productive operations.

- Monitor and enforce site safety, ensuring compliance with company, MSHA, and environmental regulations.

Skills You’ll Need:

- 5+ years of experience in grading or earthwork construction, including 2+ years in a supervisory role under MSHA regulations and guidelines.

- Knowledge of highway and utility construction means and methods, local, state (TDOT), and federal municipal public works specifications is a plus.

- Proven ability to read and interpret construction documents and perform layout from plans.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

What You’ll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job Operations

Primary Location Tennessee-Hermitage

Organization GM - MIDDLE TN/KY

Schedule Full-time

Job Posting Aug 25, 2025, 4:07:05 PM