Superintendent- Earthwork/Underground Utilities

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

Job summary

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in Lubbock, TX seeks a Superintendent for Earthwork/Underground Utilities to lead field teams, ensure safety, and manage daily operations. You will oversee scheduling, inspections, material orders, and coordination with subcontractors to meet project timelines and specifications.

The role requires experience with underground utilities, site development, blueprints, and water/sewer/storm systems. OSHA 30 preferred; relocation and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of underground utilities and wet utilities (drainage, water and sewer).
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience and understanding of all phases of site development (dirt excavation, underground utilities, grading, etc.).
• A minimum of 5 years of reading blueprints and specs for underground utilities.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Water, Sanitary Sewer and storm distribution systems.
• OSHA 30 certification is 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 workforce to meet project schedules.
• Directly supervise jobsite crews to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications.
• Coordinate with personnel and subcontractors to prevent delays and ensure alignment with plans.
• Manage day-to-day operations and keep the project management team informed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Superintendent- Earthwork/Underground Utilities

Superintendent- Earthwork/Underground Utilities

Date Posted: 08/03/2026

Location: Lubbock, TX

Salary Interval: Salary

Pay Range: N/A

Position Description

Responsibilities:

The Superintendent responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 in order to meet project schedules, productions and specifications.
• Directly supervise jobsite crews to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Confers with and directs personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Manage all day-to-day operations on the project and keep the project management team apprised.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Strong Leadership and communication skills are also essential for managing teams and interacting with stakeholders and trade partners.

• A minimum of 5 years of underground utilities and wet utilities (drainage, water and sewer)
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience and understanding of all phases of site development (dirt excavation work, underground utilities, grading, etc.)
• A minimum of 5 years of reading blueprints and specs for underground utilities
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Water, Sanitary Sewer and storm distribution systems
• OSHA 30, mission critical and data center work are preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.