Craig Nicholson

Driving Operational Strategy at Monumental Paving and Excavating | Director of Operations Focused on Efficiency, Safety and Strategic Growth

York, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Results-driven Construction Superintendent with 24+ years of experience managing multi-million-dollar heavy highway, commercial, and site development projects. Proven success leading teams of 50+ workers and subcontractors to deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Amazon and Under Armour, valued at $60M+. Skilled in project planning, cost control, safety compliance, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring projects are delivered on time, under budget, and to exacting quality standards. Known for turning complex challenges into streamlined processes—such as moving 700,000 cubic yards of material in 60 days to keep a major warehouse project on track. Passionate about building strong teams, mentoring future leaders, and driving operational excellence in every phase of construction.

Experience

  • Director of Operations at Monumental Paving & Excavating, Inc.
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Superintendent at Dixie Construction Company, Inc.
    Oct 2016 - Feb 2026 · 9 yrs 5 mos

    Current Project: Advancing Infrastructure on I-95 Northbound The Scope of Work includes: ▪️ Installation of 300 drilled shafts and 5,000 feet of noise barrier ▪️ 36-foot box culvert extension at HaHa Branch, maintaining existing stream flow ▪️ 250-foot post and panel retaining wall ▪️ Two Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls ▪️ 150,000 cubic yards of cut to fill ▪️ 10,000 linear feet of concrete barrier ▪️ 100,000 tons of graded aggregate base (GAB) ▪️ 90,000 tons of hot mix asphalt ▪️ 15,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm drain pipe ▪️ 200 precast concrete structures for stormwater management Directed site operations for $200M+ Amazon and Under Armour warehouse projects, overseeing 2M+ sq. ft. of construction. Managed installation of 20,000 LF of water/storm lines and 4,000 LF of sewer systems, ensuring compliance with all environmental and safety standards. Coordinated excavation and hauling of 700,000 cubic yards of material in 60 days, completing ahead of schedule and under budget. Supervised teams of contractors, operators, and laborers while managing project costs, schedules, and safety for jobsites exceeding 200 acres.

  • Superintendent at Wagman
    Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

    On a project in Allentown on Rte 22 worth over 64 million.

  • Superintendent at Dixie Construction Company, Inc.
    Mar 2013 - Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Currently Managing multiple projects over 32.5 million in Maryland. Includes earth work, utilities, retaining walls, bio-retention ponds, stone infiltration systems, stone base and asphalt paving.

  • Project Superintendent at Kinsley Construction, Inc.
    2007 - 2013 · 6 yrs

    Managed multiple jobs yearly, scheduled jobs to completion, reviewed quantities and payments with inspectors, ordered materials and supplies for projects, synchronized subcontractor arrangements on a daily basis.