General Superintendent

Calqulate; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Executive-level compensation

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead field construction operations on a major California heavy civil infrastructure program in Fresno. The role requires guiding earthwork, structures, civil, and transportation scopes, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and quality across a large-scale project.

You will direct Superintendents, coordinate with owner representatives and inspectors, and mentor field leaders while driving site logistics, means and methods, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience.
• 10+ years as a Superintendent on heavy civil projects.
• Experience on projects valued at $200M+.
• Superintendent experience on bridge, highway, transit, or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. construction methods, means and methods, and industry standards.
• Experience working with City, State, or Federal public agency clients preferred.
• Knowledge of labor relations, subcontract management, local trades, and union environments.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam, HCSS HeavyBid, Procore, or similar construction software.
• OSHA Certification and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct discipline Superintendents across earthwork, structures, and civil construction operations.
• Ensure all work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with plans and specifications.
• Oversee field planning, scheduling, sequencing, logistics, manpower, and subcontractor coordination.
• Enforce contract requirements, quality standards, and productivity expectations for crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and site resources for maximum efficiency.
• Provide technical field leadership including drawing interpretation, means and methods, and equipment recommendations.
• Support project management with schedule development, site logistics plans, procedures, and documentation controls.
• Drive implementation of the Site Specific Safety Plan and maintain strong field safety culture.
• Coordinate daily with owner representatives, inspectors, agencies, and internal leadership teams.
• Resolve field issues quickly to maintain uninterrupted progress.
• Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field leadership staff.

Skills

Construction leadership

Superintendent experience

Bridge/highway projects

Public agency experience

Labor relations

MS Word

Excel

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyBid

Procore

OSHA Certification

First Aid certification

Leadership & communication

US construction methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Bluebeam

HCSS HeavyBid

Procore

Job description

Job Title: General Superintendent – Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Location: Fresno, California
Salary Range: $240,000 – $290,000 (Based on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Project

Join one of California’s largest transportation infrastructure programs in the Central Valley. This landmark project includes a 32-mile corridor with major scopes such as roadway and railroad grade separations, viaducts, tunnel work, utility relocations, trench sections, roadway improvements, and a major river crossing.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead field construction operations across multiple disciplines including earthwork, structures, civil, and transportation scopes. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving safety, schedule, quality, subcontractor performance, and daily field execution on a large-scale heavy civil project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct discipline Superintendents across earthwork, structures, and civil construction operations
• Ensure all work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with plans and specifications
• Oversee field planning, scheduling, sequencing, logistics, manpower, and subcontractor coordination
• Enforce contract requirements, quality standards, and productivity expectations for crews and subcontractors
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and site resources for maximum efficiency
• Provide technical field leadership including drawing interpretation, means and methods, and equipment recommendations
• Support project management with schedule development, site logistics plans, procedures, and documentation controls
• Drive implementation of the Site Specific Safety Plan and maintain strong field safety culture
• Coordinate daily with owner representatives, inspectors, agencies, and internal leadership teams
• Resolve field issues quickly to maintain uninterrupted progress
• Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field leadership staff

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience
• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on heavy civil projects
• Experience leading projects valued at $200M+
• Prior superintendent experience on bridge, highway, transit, or large infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of U.S. construction methods, means and methods, and industry standards
• Experience working with City, State, or Federal public agency clients preferred
• Knowledge of labor relations, subcontract management, local trades, and union environments
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam, HCSS HeavyBid, Procore, or similar construction software
• OSHA Certification and First Aid certifications preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Preferred Background

• Large public works megaprojects
• Rail corridor or transportation infrastructure
• Bridges, structures, grading, roadway, and utility scopes
• California public agency experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive-level compensation based on experience
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to lead field operations on one of California’s most significant infrastructure projects