Superintendent

Filanc Construction Co., Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil construction company in Escondido seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee water/wastewater construction projects. This role involves managing onsite safety, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring effective project execution. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires a willingness to travel to different project sites and offers a dynamic working environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with heavy civil construction projects.
• Willingness to travel to different project sites.
• Knowledge of earthworking, concrete form systems, and mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite management of safety and project work.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare project schedules and daily reports.

Skills

Civil construction project management

Knowledge of safety regulations

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Functions

Superintendents lead water/wastewater construction projects to provide onsite field management to ensure the work is performed safely, effectively, and profitably. Superintendents are usually assigned to a single project and manage on‑site safety, self‑performed work, and all subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of jobsite safety, including employee safety, subcontractors, suppliers, and other individuals authorized to be on the jobsite. This requires an in‑depth understanding of Filanc safety standards and requirements as well as specific subcontractor or supplier written safety plans, and all local, state and federal safety regulations.
• Contribute to the project team planning all aspects of Filanc self‑performed work. This will include earthwork, concrete, carpentry, metal work, mechanical, and electrical.
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage all subcontractors and suppliers. The Superintendent is responsible for selecting construction practices and methods for accomplishing the work.
• Prepare weekly look‑ahead schedules, crew task lists, and labor tracking reports. Prepare daily reports.
• Responsible for receiving, inventory, and onsite management of Filanc’s material organization and tracking system.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of Filanc and rented equipment.
• Ensure field crews have correct work packages.
• Responsible for ordering and renting construction material and equipment.
• Assist in creation and updating of project schedule.
• Preparation and timely delivery of timecards.
• Review of purchase receipts.
• Interpretation, distribution, and management of weekly labor reports.
• Responsible for implementing the project Quality Management Plan.
• Responsible for planning and staffing of field personnel.
• Monitor work performance and productivity of crafts to ensure project rules, procedures, and safety are maintained.
• Provide daily interface with owner and owner’s representatives.
• Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Maintain liaison with other departments as required to support construction schedule.
• Assumes project manager role when the project does not have one.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with heavy civil construction projects. Water/Wastewater projects experience highly preferred. Pipeline experience a big plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel to different project sites as needed.
• Knowledge of earthworking, concrete form systems, concrete placement, metals works, carpentry, and mechanical work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the use of the internet.
• Must have good communications and mathematical skills.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

100% of the time is spent on the project. Project Superintendents must be able to work flexible hours and locations throughout the area and/or other cities/states.

J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. is proud to be a drug‑free workplace. J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This job description is intended to list the primary or “essential functions” of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.