Civil Superintendent

Stacy Witbeck; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health insurance premiums

Life insurance at 2.5 times yearly salary

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

HSA and FSA plans for pre-tax money diversion

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations on heavy civil construction projects in Long Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supervision and a commitment to safety and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned company with a strong reputation for excellence and competitive benefits. Candidates must have a robust work ethic and the ability to manage project timelines effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a field supervision role.
• Strong understanding of construction safety protocols.
• Ability to supervise craft performance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crew and field operations on projects.
• Manage project timelines and ensure safety compliance.
• Act as the liaison between field crews and project managers.

Skills

5+ years of experience in a field supervision role

Comprehensive understanding of construction disciplines

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage priorities and workflow

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Cloud-based collaborative software (e.g., Teams, Smartsheet)

Job description

Civil Superintendent

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Long Beach

Compensation: $135,000 - $175,000 / year

Description

Stacy Witbeck is seeking a skilled and dedicated heavy civil superintendent with a strong motivation for excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a well qualified foreman or early career Superintendent. As an employee-owner with our company, you will be joining a high-performing group of professionals in the industry. We have a solid reputation based on our commitment to building great work, but also for our relationships built through trust and integrity. If you are ready to work for a place that values you, come see why we are different.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee crew and field operations on heavy civil construction projects. Includes managing entire projects or large scopes. timelines while ensuring safety, compliance with standards, and quality
• The primary on-site leader, directing all daily activities, ensuring a smooth workflow
• Directs labor, subcontractors, equipment, and material deliveries to align with project phases and schedules
• Implements and enforces safety protocols (OSHA) and quality standards, conducting briefings and site walks to maintain compliance.
• Reads blueprints, interprets technical documents, and manages site grading, utility installations, and overall construction methods on large complex civil projects.
• Acts as the key liaison between field crews, field engineers, and project managers, providing progress updates and addressing concerns.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a field supervision role
• Comprehensive understanding of various construction disciplines, including union regulations, safety protocols, and scheduling
• Proven ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance effectively, fostering a culture of excellence
• A robust work ethic, exhibiting commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently
• Feels confident to make real-time decisions to resolve issues and challenges that arise from changing site conditions or unexpected hurdles
• Valid Driver’s License required

Preferences

• 10+ years of experience in the self-perform construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of
• Background from operator engineers preferred. Experience with underground shoring systems including speed shore and box shoring
• Experience working with City and County stakeholders in Los Angeles preferred
• Experience working on projects based on SSPWC Green Book preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Preference for those who enjoy a collaborative, team-driven work style
• Experience with a wide variety of software and platforms are not required but may help your candidacy which may include the following: Cloud-based collaborative software, Teams, Smartsheet, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, P6, Primavera Cloud, ProCore, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Developing leadership and business acumen skills possessing good judgement and comfort with decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Capacity to forecast and manage costs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

What we have to offer:

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums. **Benefits and employee costs are subject to change**
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.