Public Works Superintendent — Water & Wastewater Plants

raise consulting; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise Consulting is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale public works construction projects in California, focusing on water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated civil infrastructure.

The role requires 7+ years in civil/heavy civil construction, with proven capacity to manage subcontractors, schedules, and safety programs. Travel to project sites will be necessary; familiarity with municipal coordination and inspection processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Superintendent experience in civil or heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing public works projects ranging from $5M–$50M.
• Experience constructing water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, or similar complex infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and architectural plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of field operations for $5M–$50M public works projects.
• Lead construction activities for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related civil infrastructure.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, field crews, and daily site operations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, sequencing, manpower, and site logistics.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, owners, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Review plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project documents to ensure work is executed correctly.
• Monitor quality control and ensure construction meets contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Enforce company and project-specific safety programs and maintain a safe, organized jobsite.
• Identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and schedule risks before they impact the project.
• Lead weekly coordination and subcontractor meetings and provide regular updates to project leadership.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, schedules, manpower tracking, and project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, municipalities, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners.

Skills

Field operations leadership

Public works

Scheduling

Safety management

Communication

Job description

Raise Consulting is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale public works construction projects in California, focusing on water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated civil infrastructure.

The role requires 7+ years in civil/heavy civil construction, with proven capacity to manage subcontractors, schedules, and safety programs. Travel to project sites will be necessary; familiarity with municipal coordination and inspection processes is a plus.