Erosion Control Superintendent

Oakridge Landscape Inc; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge Landscape Inc. is seeking an experienced Erosion / Grading Superintendent to lead erosion control, stormwater compliance, and grading operations across Southern California.

This hands-on leadership role manages multiple crews, coordinates resources, and ensures projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will oversee BMP installations, SWPPP adherence, and collaboration with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in erosion control, stormwater management, landscape construction, or related environmental construction fields.
• 3+ years of supervisory or superintendent-level experience managing multiple crews and projects.
• Strong understanding of erosion and sediment control practices.
• Knowledge of SWPPP requirements, stormwater compliance, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project resources.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong client relationship management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead erosion control, BMP installation, and stormwater compliance on projects.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet schedules and budgets.
• Visit sites to verify quality and compliance with plans, permits, and regulations.
• Review project specifications, plans, permits, and environmental requirements.
• Identify and resolve challenges to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and progress updates.
• Direct field crews, foremen, and support personnel; provide coaching and mentoring.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and reinforce OSHA standards.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and municipal agencies; build strong relationships.
• Oversee grading operations, earthmoving, and drainage works to meet plans.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Oakridge Landscape is seeking an experienced, hands‑on, and results‑driven Erosion / Grading Superintendent to lead and oversee erosion control, stormwater compliance, grading operations, and field construction activities throughout Southern California. This leadership position is responsible for managing multiple crews, coordinating resources, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and construction regulations.

The Erosion / Grading Superintendent will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and clients while providing leadership in erosion control, soil stabilization, Best Management Practices (BMPs), grading operations, and stormwater compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of grading plans, earthwork operations, drainage systems, slope stabilization, and SWPPP requirements, along with proven experience managing field personnel and project schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage erosion control and BMP (Best Management Practice) installation projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct project site visits and inspections to verify quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Review project specifications, plans, permits, and environmental requirements.
• Identify and resolve project challenges while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and progress updates.
• Directly supervise field crews, foremen, and support personnel.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and operational briefings.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Oversee stormwater pollution prevention measures and sediment control installations.
• Conduct site audits and inspections for compliance with SWPPP requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations, erosion control best practices, and industry standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients and municipal agencies.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive communication and service excellence.
• Promote and enforce all company safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and job hazard assessments.
• Support retention of existing accounts and growth of new business opportunities.

Grading

• Interpret and implement grading plans, civil drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Oversee rough grading, finish grading, and soil preparation activities.
• Coordinate earthmoving operations and equipment utilization.
• Ensure proper drainage flow, slope construction, and erosion mitigation measures are installed according to project plans.
• Monitor site elevations, contours, drainage patterns, and grading tolerances.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and developers to resolve grading-related issues.
• Verify grading activities comply with approved plans, permits, and municipal requirements.
• Identify and address potential soil stability, drainage, or erosion concerns before they impact project success.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional customer service and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in erosion control, stormwater management, landscape construction, or related environmental construction fields.
• 3+ years of supervisory or superintendent-level experience managing multiple crews and projects.
• Strong understanding of erosion and sediment control practices.
• Knowledge of SWPPP requirements, stormwater compliance, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project resources.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong client relationship management and communication abilities.