Senior Underground Utilities Construction Superintendent

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Superintendent to lead heavy civil projects across highways, bridges, rail, and utilities.

You will oversee safety policies, manage crews and subcontractors, coordinate schedules, and ensure work meets specifications. Candidates should have 5+ years of underground utilities experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure with strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in underground utilities and wet utilities.
• Minimum 5 years in site development phases (earthwork, utilities, grading).
• Minimum 5 years reading blueprints and specs for underground utilities.
• Minimum 5 years in water, sanitary sewer and storm distribution systems.
• OSHA 30, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Understand, enforce, and carry out Safety Policies.
• Create Job Hazard Analysis for assigned tasks and perform safety inspections.
• Schedules and documents all required inspections, quality testing, or other compliance requirements.
• Comply with Dust Control, SWPPP, and environmental requirements.
• Schedule and order materials, inspections, equipment and work force to meet project schedules.
• Directly supervise jobsite crews to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and schedules.
• Confers with and directs personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work, coordinating phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Manage all day-to-day operations on the project and keep the project management team apprised.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprints

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Superintendent to lead heavy civil projects across highways, bridges, rail, and utilities.

You will oversee safety policies, manage crews and subcontractors, coordinate schedules, and ensure work meets specifications. Candidates should have 5+ years of underground utilities experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure with strong leadership.