Civil Construction Superintendent - High Profile Water Infrastructure JN -092026-181258

Goodwin Recruiting; 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 with 6 year vesting

Bonus potential

Stipends

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Superintendent – Public Works to lead daily field operations for a major water treatment plant project in Santa Clara County, CA. You will oversee foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors to meet schedule and quality targets on a long-term assignment.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in construction with 5+ years in water/wastewater plants, strong field leadership, safety compliance, and the ability to coordinate with public agencies.

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

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

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.