Project Superintendent - Civil & Electrical Infrastructure

ROLE PURPOSE
The Project Superintendent serves as the field construction authority responsible for leading civil infrastructure execution as Mendoza Companies transitions toward a civil-first construction model. This role supports the company's growth strategy toward Mission 2040 by shifting field operations from trade-focused supervision to disciplined, full-site construction leadership.
Operating under a production-first mindset, the Superintendent prioritizes sequencing, phasing, and control of work areas over isolated trade installation. The Superintendent establishes the operational pace of the jobsite and serves as the pacing authority, ensuring disciplined execution across underground utilities, concrete flatwork, curb and gutter, asphalt tie-ins, traffic control integration, and electrical components.
This role exists to ensure work is executed safely, predictably, and profitably while reinforcing financial discipline, leadership development, and operational scalability.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS & ELIGIBILITY
Required upon hire:

• OSHA 30 Certification
• CPR / First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record meeting company insurability standards

Preferred or required within 12 months where applicable:

• CHST or equivalent certification

The Superintendent must be capable of serving as Safety Representative in compliance with Cal/OSHA standards and company policy.

UNION POSITION

This is a union-affiliated position and is subject to union acceptance and approval

THE MENDOZA WAY - FIELD LEADERSHIP STANDARD
A Mendoza Superintendent leads with clarity, composure, and accountability. Emotional intelligence, professional presence, and comfort with intelligent confrontation are required. Standards are enforced directly, respectfully, and consistently.
Advancement is based on measurable performance, leadership maturity, and contribution to building others-not tenure. The Superintendent strengthens foremen, protects culture under pressure, and models disciplined excellence daily.

ACCOUNTABILITY ROLES
1. Civil Construction Leadership & Production Sequencing
The Superintendent owns full-site production flow and ensures proper phasing, manpower loading, and coordination between trades and subcontractors. Constructability input, mobilization planning, and early risk identification are expected prior to field start. The Superintendent serves as pacing authority, setting production tempo and protecting efficiency.
2. Safety, Traffic Control & Work Zone Command
The Superintendent serves as the designated Safety Representative and maintains authority to stop work when standards are compromised. They oversee hazardous and live traffic environments, ensure traffic control principles are implemented correctly, and provide visible leadership during night operations. Safety discipline includes planning, documentation, and corrective action.
3. Financial Discipline & Unit Production Awareness
The Superintendent translates project budgets into daily operational control, including weekly labor reconciliation and production tracking. Margin protection is expected to result from disciplined production efficiency rather than reliance on change order recovery. Monthly production cost awareness is mandatory, with clear monitoring of labor, equipment, and material cost codes.
Operational risk is reported honestly and proactively. The Superintendent does not conceal exposure or pursue scope beyond execution capacity to protect appearance.
4. Schedule & Forecast Control
The Superintendent maintains a reliable rolling three-week lookahead and continuously compares planned versus actual production. Manpower and sequencing adjustments are implemented without delay to prevent schedule drift. Quarterly review is insufficient; predictable execution requires consistent monthly production control.
5. Subcontractor Coordination & Field Representation
The Superintendent coordinates subcontractor activity in the field and ensures alignment with production sequencing and safety standards. While long-range planning is PM-led, daily field execution and alignment are Superintendent-driven. The Superintendent represents Mendoza Companies in…