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GeoStabilization International Superintendent in Charleston, West Virginia
Overview
Why Superintendents Choose GSI
At GSI, you’re not just running jobs—you’re building people, guiding crews, solving complex problems, and taking pride in work that keeps communities safe. Here, you’ll get:
Clear, supported advancement to more senior Superintendent or Operations Management roles.
Training and development designed to grow crew effectiveness , get them paid more, and keep them on your team.
A deep backlog of work that keeps you leading year-round.
Company ownership—yes, you become an owner here.
Autonomy to run your projects and your crew the right way.
Partners to solve difficult problems from peers, project managers, engineers and sales leaders.
If you're a foreman, lead hand, or working superintendent who takes pride in leading people on the ground, tackling tough challenges, and delivering quality—this is where you can grow.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Lead
As a Superintendent, you’ll manage field crews on geotechnical and geohazard mitigation projects across the U.S.
Your core responsibilities include:
Leading crews installing slope stabilization and geohazard mitigation systems
Creating and executing safety plans—protecting your people is priority #1
Managing schedule, production, and budget performance
Handling documentation: daily logs, photos, as-builts, checklists, compliance
Coaching and developing crew members; conducting performance reviews and corrective actions
Coordinating crew travel and logistics with partners in Travel and Project Management
Ensuring equipment maintenance and jobsite organization
Communicating clearly with clients and internal teams
Qualifications
What You Bring
You’ll thrive here if you’re a hands-on leader who stays calm, communicates clearly, and brings out the best in your crew.
Required:
5+ years in construction in Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil or similar industries managing projects that involve casing or rock hammer drilling, shotcrete application, slope or soils work.
1+ year in lead hand, foreman or working superintendent roles
Ability to read scopes, specs, drawings, and execute a project plan
Experience motivating crews and leading high-quality work
Strong communication—clear, direct, solution-oriented
Ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping the crew aligned
Flexibility to travel and adjust schedules as needed
Driver’s license (CDL A is a plus)
Work & Travel Expectations
Outdoor work in climates ranging from mountains to deserts
Typical construction-site hazards and noise levels
Regular lifting of 75 lbs
- Extensive travel—up to 100% across the U.S.
Compensation & Benefits
This is an hourly leadership role with significant earning potential:
$33–$50 per hour based on experience level with the machinery and construction techniques most relevant to our projects. If you don't have them all, we'll train you and push you up the pay range.
Annual performance bonus
Equity ownership program
100% paid travel (flights, hotels, food, and other travel)
Medical, dental, vision (HSA/FSA)
Accident, life, disability insurance
401(k)
Generous paid time off policy
About Us
GeoStabilization International (GSI) is North America’s leading geohazard mitigation firm, specializing in emergency response for landslides, rockfall, and slope failures. With the largest portfolio of its kind worldwide, we deliver innovative design/build solutions in the most challenging environments.
We’re a growing $550M organization built on craftsmanship, integrity, and taking care of our people.
GSI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job LocationsUS-WV-Charleston
Job ID 2026-3103
of Openings 1
Department Field Operations