Superintendent, Construction

Business Consultant - US West Coast Heavy Civil Market at Foster Lawson -

We are looking for a Heavy Civil/Water Superintendent in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is an amazing opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team.

As a Superintendent, you will leverage your capacity for innovation and problem‑solving to lead field operations to ensure an exceptional project is delivered to our clients. You will oversee self‑performed and contracted work ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while also implementing a culture of safety and quality.

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• Oversee the timely and quality installation of contracted work of either a total project or a particular scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among employees and trade contractors and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure all work conditions are in compliance with company, contract, and government regulations
• Create and manage a plan to successfully sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel
• Ensure a high quality of work consistent with project and company standards
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to deliver a project on schedule and on budget
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high functioning team
• Cultivate strong relationships with all project stakeholders
• Possess working knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and demonstrate an understanding of key performance indicators (KPI) for the project
• Demonstrate advanced problem‑solving capabilities in finding ways to overcome constant obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience
• 7+ years of experience working on Heavy Civil/Water construction projects.
• 5+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• In‑depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations (i.e., OSHA)
• Alignment to company Standards of Excellence: self‑motivated, results‑oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes
• Competitive Salary range (based on experience)
• Excellent Insurance Package
• 401k w/match and Excellent Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• An amazing culture focused on Diversity and Inclusion

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan

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