Field Construction Superintendent – Infrastructure Projects

CDM Smith; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned construction project leader to manage day-to-day activity of field staff on infrastructure projects. The role involves supervising crews, reviewing performance, and ensuring safety and compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, review change orders, and help plan turnover. The ideal candidate has strong communication, planning, and leadership skills, with relevant field experience and willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 6 years of related experience with 2 years as craft foreperson.
• Equivalents considered; travel may be required depending on duties and workload.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings; familiarity with project software programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activity of all project construction staff.
• Provide feedback on performance appraisals.
• Oversee training and development of staff.
• Approve PTO requests and ensure HR policies are followed.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations for union staff up to foremen.
• Monitor work performance to ensure compliance with project rules and procedures.
• Ensure safety trainings are current and policies are followed.
• Advise management of project issues and propose solutions.
• Review and negotiate project change orders.
• Develop and implement project completion and turnover plans.
• Maintain relationships with other departments to meet project timelines.
• Provide input on quantities and specifications for materials and equipment.
• Attend meetings with clients to resolve problems and plan projects.
• Maintain daily activity records and monthly cost updates.

Skills

Leadership

Read blueprints

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Safety & training

Contract administration

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned construction project leader to manage day-to-day activity of field staff on infrastructure projects. The role involves supervising crews, reviewing performance, and ensuring safety and compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, review change orders, and help plan turnover. The ideal candidate has strong communication, planning, and leadership skills, with relevant field experience and willingness to travel as required.