Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Superintendent – Water/Wastewater Construction

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Industry: Heavy Civil / Water & Wastewater Construction

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

A well-known and growing General Contractor is looking to add an experienced Superintendent to its Bay Area team.

The company has a strong reputation for delivering complex public infrastructure projects throughout Northern California and continues to expand its water/wastewater division.

This position is ideal for a field-driven Superintendent with experience delivering water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and other heavy civil infrastructure projects who wants to join a contractor with a strong backlog and long-term

opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field leadership for water/wastewater construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily construction activities, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and material deliveries.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules, look-ahead plans, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Coordinate subcontractors and self-perform crews to maximize productivity and maintain project milestones.
• Review drawings and specifications and ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Identify constructability issues and field conflicts and work with the project team to develop practical solutions.
• Lead daily safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture across the project.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure company and project quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, shutdowns, and tie-ins as required.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and other field team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent or field leadership experience within heavy civil construction.
• Previous experience on water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, mechanical process systems, or similar infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working for a General Contractor on public works or municipal projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, sequencing, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and self-perform crews.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, owners, and subcontractors.
• California water/wastewater construction experience is preferred.

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Strong backlog of water/wastewater projects throughout the Bay Area
• Long-term career stability with an established and growing contractor
• Opportunities to progress into Senior Superintendent and General Superintendent positions
• Challenging, technically complex projects with an experienced project and field leadership team

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a respected General Contractor with a growing presence in the Northern California water/wastewater market.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of significant infrastructure projects, work with an experienced team, and build a long-term career with a contractor that has a strong pipeline of upcoming work.

If you’re an experienced Superintendent with a background in water/wastewater or heavy civil construction and are considering your next move in the Bay Area, we’d like to hear from you.