Construction Superintendent

Tetra Tech EC, Inc. in; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on environmental, infrastructure, and industrial projects across the United States. This role ensures safe, efficient execution from mobilization through closeout, coordinating subcontractors and project teams to meet schedule, budget, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of site construction management experience, strong safety culture, and the ability to travel extensively to project sites

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of field construction management experience.
• Experience supervising subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with environmental remediation, fire protection, AFFF transition, or heavy civil/site development.
• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Ability to qualify as Site Health and Safety Officer or QC Field Manager with training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and craft personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction activities to meet project requirements, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address field challenges to maintain project performance.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, project managers, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, daily reports, schedules, and field records.
• Champion Tetra Tech's commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all project activities.
• Support projects through startup, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor supervision

Scheduling

Safety compliance

MS Office

Construction software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Construction Superintendent to support a diverse portfolio of construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects across the United States.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

This role will provide onsite leadership for projects that may include environmental remediation, AFFF transition and infrastructure upgrades, fire protection system installations, small vertical construction projects, and heavy civil/site development work. The Construction Superintendent is responsible for safely managing field operations, coordinating subcontractors and project teams, and ensuring successful project execution from mobilization through completion.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Lead and supervise daily field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and craft personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address field challenges to maintain project performance.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, project managers, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, daily reports, schedules, and field records.
• Champion Tetra Tech's commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all project activities.
• Support projects through startup, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience managing field construction activities on industrial, environmental, infrastructure, utility, commercial, or heavy civil projects.
• Demonstrated experience supervising subcontractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Experience with environmental remediation, fire protection systems, AFFF transition projects, small vertical construction, heavy civil/site development, or utility and infrastructure improvements OR a diverse experience background that translates to these various disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices, quality control, scheduling, and field execution – ability to qualify (with appropriate training or refresher training) as a Site Health and Safety Officer or QC Field Manager.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively to project sites nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical training or construction-related certifications are preferred.
• OSHA, HAZWOPER, EM-385, or other applicable industry certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and perform site inspections for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• This position will include both office, remote (home) work, and field assignments.
• Field assignments could include exposure to the elements for prolonged durations. Personal protective equipment and other means to protect workers from the elements will be utilized per our safety standards and as necessary.

Additional Information:

• Position requires frequent travel and extended assignments at project sites throughout the United States, including remote locations.
• Current project demands include support for nationwide AFFF transition and fire protection infrastructure projects.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Compensation:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $100k-$120k

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.