Superintendent 1

CDM Smith; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned construction project leader to manage day-to-day activity of field staff on infrastructure projects. The role involves supervising crews, reviewing performance, and ensuring safety and compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, review change orders, and help plan turnover. The ideal candidate has strong communication, planning, and leadership skills, with relevant field experience and willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 6 years of related experience with 2 years as craft foreperson.
• Equivalents considered; travel may be required depending on duties and workload.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings; familiarity with project software programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activity of all project construction staff.
• Provide feedback on performance appraisals.
• Oversee training and development of staff.
• Approve PTO requests and ensure HR policies are followed.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations for union staff up to foremen.
• Monitor work performance to ensure compliance with project rules and procedures.
• Ensure safety trainings are current and policies are followed.
• Advise management of project issues and propose solutions.
• Review and negotiate project change orders.
• Develop and implement project completion and turnover plans.
• Maintain relationships with other departments to meet project timelines.
• Provide input on quantities and specifications for materials and equipment.
• Attend meetings with clients to resolve problems and plan projects.
• Maintain daily activity records and monthly cost updates.

Skills

Leadership

Read blueprints

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Safety & training

Contract administration

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

• Manages the day‑to‑day activity of all project construction staff.
• Provides feedback on performance appraisals.
• Manages the training and development of staff.
• Approves paid time off (PTO) requests and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• For those supervising Union employees – ensures that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner per union agreements; reviews, approves, and/or rejects promotions of staff up to and including Foremen.
• Manages work performance on designated projects or assigned portions of projects to ensure craft workers are following project rules and procedures.
• Ensures employees comply with company safety polices and maintain current on safety trainings.
• Advices project management team of potential issues and problems with projects including, but not limited to work interferences, scheduling challenges, etc.
• Actively searches for and proposes solutions to such problems.
• Reviews, approves, and negotiates project change orders.
• Develops and implements project completion and turnover plans.
• Recommends, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural, or staff changes.
• Maintains strong relationships with other departments (EX: Purchasing, Preconstruction, Accounting, Engineering) as required to support and facilitate meeting project timelines and construction schedules.
• Provides detailed input and expertise in determining quantities and requirements/specifications for project materials and equipment.
• Initiates and attends a variety of meetings with clients to resolve problems and facilitate additional project planning is completed.
• Ensures that all required administrative duties, documentation, timecard approvals, etc.
• are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a daily record of all project activities.
• Oversees and approves monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

Leadership capacity overseeing field crews (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.). Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Possesses leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration experience. Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and implement CDM Smith policies, procedures, and project‑related software programs. Strong ability to be a self‑starter and able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. 6 years of related experience with 2 years as a craft foreperson. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Amount Of Travel Required

10% or less

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Heavy Equipment Operation Requirements

Heavy equipment operation and proper licensing to operate heavy equipment is a requirement of the position.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range Min

USD $103,106.00

Pay Range Max

USD $170,144.00

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No‑We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H‑1B or TN Visas for this position.