Senior Superintendent

Foster Lawson; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Lawson is seeking an established Superintendent for an on-site role in Los Angeles, CA. You will lead field operations in heavy civil construction or water/wastewater, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule integrity.

You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, mentor staff, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver a compliant, on-time project. LA-based experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• 7+ years on heavy civil or water/wastewater construction projects.
• 3+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• Deep knowledge of construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
• Experience leading field operations and communicating plans across audiences.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and quality installation of contracted work for a project or scope.
• Foster safety and quality culture; conduct regular safety inspections.
• Plan, sequence work, manage site logistics, and track materials and personnel.
• Develop and communicate the project schedule and critical milestones to stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing crew.
• Build strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Represent the company professionally in meetings and interactions.
• Understand owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Support development of staff charts, general conditions, and project costs; track KPIs.
• Assist in close-out activities including punch lists and operations training.
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving to overcome obstacles and conflicts.

Skills

Leadership & team mgmt

Scheduling & planning

Safety & compliance

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or related degree

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

FieldW ire

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

We are looking for an established Superintendent around Los Angeles, who is experienced in heavy civil construction or water/wastewater.

As a Superintendent, you will leverage your capacity for innovation and problem-solving to lead field operations to ensure an exceptional project is delivered to our clients. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while also implementing a culture of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and quality installation of contracted work of either a total project or a particular scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among employees and trade contractors and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure all work conditions are in compliance with company, contract, and government regulations
• Create and manage a plan to successfully sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel
• Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule and exhibit a command of critical schedule milestones with all project stakeholders
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high functioning team
• Cultivate strong relationships with all project stakeholders
• Maintain professionalism while representing the company and team in internal and external meetings and interactions
• Possess working knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and demonstrate an understanding of key performance indicators (KPI) for the project
• Participate in close-out activities including punch list and building operations training
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving capabilities in finding ways to overcome constant obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience
• 7+ years of experience working on heavy civil or water/wastewater construction projects.
• 3+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations (i.e., OSHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6