General Superintendent

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General Superintendent – Wet Utilities (Heavy Civil)

Location: Southern California

We are partnering with a well-established and growing wet utility general contractor in Southern California to recruit an experienced General Superintendent to oversee multiple water, sewer, and storm drain projects across the region.

This is a leadership role for a field-driven professional who can manage operations across several active jobsites, develop superintendent teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and profitably.

• Oversee day-to-day field operations across multiple wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain)
• Provide leadership and direction to Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews
• Drive project execution, sequencing, and manpower planning across all active jobs
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, quality standards, and project specifications
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, inspectors, and municipal agencies
• Review schedules, manpower curves, and production targets to maintain performance
• Support project start-up, critical path planning, and recovery schedules
• Mentor and develop field leadership to support long-term growth
• Assist with constructability reviews and operational input during preconstruction

• 15+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with a strong focus on wet utilities
• Proven experience as a General Superintendent or Senior Superintendent overseeing multiple projects
• Extensive background in water, sewer, and storm drain installation
• Experience working on municipal and public works projects across Southern California
• Strong understanding of production rates, means and methods, and underground sequencing
• Demonstrated leadership of large field teams and multiple superintendents
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• Leadership role with real influence over field operations and project delivery
• Stable backlog of long-term municipal wet utility work
• Opportunity to help scale and shape a growing operation
• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, vehicle allowance, and full benefits
• Long-term career growth with a respected Southern California contractor

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management

Industries:
Construction

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan