Civil Superintendent

Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee premiums for health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Life insurance at 2.5 times yearly salary

Job summary

Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. in Los Angeles is looking for a Civil Superintendent to lead field operations in heavy civil construction projects. The role requires over 10 years of experience and a valid driver's license. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire project timeline, ensuring safety, quality and compliance. The company offers a competitive compensation package of $160,000 - $190,000 annually, excellent health insurance, and is entirely employee-owned, enhancing job satisfaction and commitment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a superintendent in the self-perform construction industry.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crew and field operations on heavy civil construction projects.
• Act as the key liaison between field crews, field engineers, and project managers.
• Manage project timelines ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Construction management

Safety protocols (OSHA)

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Cloud-based collaborative software

Primavera Cloud

Job description

Civil Superintendent

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: ESFV-- So Cal

Compensation: $160,000 - $190,000 / year

Description

Stacy Witbeck is seeking a skilled and dedicated heavy civil superintendent with a strong motivation for excellence. 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

• 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
• Direct labor, subcontractors, equipment, and material deliveries to align with project phases and schedules
• Implement and enforce safety protocols (OSHA) and quality standards, conducting briefings and site walks to maintain compliance.
• Read blueprints, interpret technical documents, and manage site grading, utility installations, and overall construction methods on large complex civil projects.
• Act 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

• 10+ years of experience in a superintendent role with required experience in the self‑perform construction industry.
• 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

• 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.

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.
• 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.