Construction Superintendent

Mountain Cascade, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Cascade, Inc. in California seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations on large water treatment plant projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

You will manage foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, coordinate with project management, and drive schedule, quality, and construction sequencing on a high-profile facility. This leadership role requires 10+ years in construction, including 5+ years at water/wastewater plants, and a valid

Qualifications

• Experience working for a contractor as a Superintendent.
• 10+ years of experience, in which 5 years’ experience is in the construction of a water treatment plant.
• 5+ years’ experience in construction of and/or wastewater treatment plant with at least 25 mgd
• 5+ years of experience as a General superintendent in the construction of a major facility.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on a large water treatment plant project.
• Manage foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors to maintain schedule and quality.
• Work closely with the project management team on planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot constructability issues and field challenges.
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and coordination with SCVWD representatives.
• Maintain productive relationships with owners, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Required operation of company trucks or vehicles

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Safety management

Project coordination

Construction management

Job description

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Livermore, California, Mountain Cascade, Inc. has grown from a single-contractor operation into one of the most respected and innovative general engineering firms in Nevada and Texas. With over a century of combined management experience, we specialize in tackling the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects, underground pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, site utilities, and heavy civil works, that many contractors prefer to avoid. By blending deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving, unwavering safety standards, and a relentless commitment to quality, we deliver reliable, forward-thinking solutions that set the industry standard for excellence.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on major water treatment plant projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This is a leadership-heavy role for a seasoned construction professional with deep experience in large-scale water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. The Superintendent will be responsible for overall site performance, coordination of crews, subcontractors, and construction sequencing on a complex, high-profile project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily field operations on a large water treatment plant project
• Manage foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors to maintain schedule and quality
• Work closely with the project management team on planning and execution
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot constructability issues and field challenges
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and coordination with SCVWD representatives
• Maintain productive relationships with owners, inspectors, and stakeholders

• Required operation of company trucks or vehicles
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• Experience working for a contractor as a Superintendent
• 10 + years of experience, in which 5 years’ experience is in the construction of a water treatment plant
• 5 + years’ experience in construction of and /or wastewater treatment plant with at least 25 mgd
• 5 + years of experience as a General superintendent in the construction of a major facility
• Valid Driver’s License

Why Work With Us?

• Work on high-profile infrastructure projects
• Collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to lead quality on complex, large-scale construction

Mountain Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.