General Superintendent

My client is a well-established civil construction contractor in California with a strong record of delivering public and private infrastructure projects. As they keep growing, they’re looking for a General Superintendent to lead field operations across their project portfolio.

This is a senior field leadership role. You’ll oversee all superintendents and field crews to make sure projects are built safely, on schedule, to a high standard and within budget. You’ll work closely with operations leadership, project management and estimating, and you’ll be the most senior voice from the field in the business.

• Leading, mentoring and developing superintendents, foremen and field crews across multiple projects
• Overseeing day-to-day field operations for civil and heavy civil work, including earthwork, grading, underground utilities, paving and concrete
• Planning and scheduling work, and allocating labour and equipment across projects
• Driving a strong safety culture and making sure the company follows Cal/OSHA and company safety standards
• Monitoring production, quality and cost performance against budget and schedule
• Working with project managers on project planning, change orders and problem solving
• Supporting estimating with constructability reviews, means and methods, and production rates
• Building strong relationships with owners, agencies, inspectors and subcontractors
• Taking part in hiring, training and workforce planning for field teams

• 15+ years’ civil or heavy civil construction experience, including at least 5 years as a superintendent or general superintendent
• A strong background in earthwork, underground utilities and paving
• Experience running multiple projects and large field teams at the same time

• Experience with California public works projects (Caltrans, municipal or agency work is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety requirements
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills
• Comfortable with scheduling and project management software
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the region

• Base salary: $220,000 – $300,000 per year, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• A senior leadership role with real influence in a stable, growing business