Civil Construction Superintendent – High Profile Water Infrastructure

Nbutexas; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Vacation

Safe Harbor Retirement contribution

Profit sharing (6 year vesting)

Bonus potential

Job summary

Nbutexas in Santa Clara County, CA seeks a seasoned Superintendent - Public Works for a water treatment plant project. This on-site, multi-year assignment offers leadership of field operations and coordination with owners and inspectors to meet schedule and quality goals.

Join a respected civil contractor delivering major infrastructure in California with competitive salary and strong benefits, including health coverage, PTO, retirement contributions, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years on water treatment plant projects.
• 5+ years as a general superintendent on major facility construction.
• Experience managing field crews, foremen, subcontractors, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for a major water treatment plant project.
• Oversee foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors to ensure schedule and quality.
• Collaborate with project management on planning, sequencing, and execution.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee project documentation and field reporting.

Skills

Crew management

Project execution

Safety compliance

Scheduling/Planning

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

Superintendent - Public Works (Water Treatment Plant/SCVWD Project) - Santa Clara County, CA

Join a respected civil construction contractor specializing in major infrastructure projects across California. This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role on a high-profile, multi-year water treatment plant project in partnership with public agencies, driving impactful work that benefits local communities.

Superintendent - Public Works Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive annual salary ($140K-$180K)
• Long-term, 4-year on-site project assignment
• Opportunity to lead field operations on complex public infrastructure
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on high-quality results
• Health coverage | PTO | Vacation | Safe Harbor Retirement contribution | Profit sharing with 6 year vesting | Bonus potential
• The usual stipends commensurate with these types of roles

Superintendent - Public Works Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience; at least 5 years in water treatment plant projects
• 5+ years in construction of water and/or wastewater treatment plants of at least 25 mgd
• 5+ years as a general superintendent on major facility construction
• Experience managing field crews, foremen, subcontractors, and project execution
• Valid driver's license
• Experience working for a contractor as a superintendent

Superintendent - Public Works Preferred Background & Skills

• Prior work on large-scale, public-sector water infrastructure projects
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with owners, inspectors, and stakeholders

Superintendent - Public Works Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for a major water treatment plant project
• Oversee foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors to ensure adherence to schedule and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with project management on planning, sequencing, and execution
• Ensure full compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot constructability issues and proactively resolve challenges onsite
• Oversee project documentation, field reporting, and coordination with agency representatives

This is your chance to make a direct difference on a transformational infrastructure project with a team that values expertise and innovation.