Superintendent- Underground Utilities

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

People-first culture

Career growth

National network backing

Lead high-impact projects

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction in Idaho seeks an experienced site supervisor to lead underground utilities projects and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on major infrastructure builds.

You will read blueprints, manage field crews, coordinate inspections and material orders, and communicate with stakeholders to deliver complex underground utility work on time and within budget. Candidates should bring at least five years of relevant experience, OSHA 30, and a proven record of

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in underground utilities.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience and understanding of all phases of site development (dirt excavation, underground utilities, grading).
• Minimum 5 years of reading blueprints and specs for underground utilities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water, sanitary sewer, and storm distribution systems.
• OSHA 30; mission-critical and data center work are preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for managing teams and interacting with stakeholders and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Understand, enforce, and carry out safety policies.
• Create job hazard analysis for assigned tasks and perform safety inspections.
• Schedule and document 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, production, and specifications.
• Directly supervise jobsite crews to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and to adherence to construction schedules.
• Consult with and direct 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

Project coordination

Education

OSHA 30 certification

5+ years underground utilities experience

Tools

Blueprint reading

Site safety inspections

Job description

About RLW

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) has over 50 years of experience in heavy civil construction and a reputation for taking on complex infrastructure projects in the western U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive package: total compensation, including bonus and perks.
• People‑first culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and integrity.
• A clear path for career growth and leadership development.
• Backing from Sterling Infrastructure, giving us the strength of a national network while keeping our entrepreneurial spirit.
• The opportunity to lead high‑impact projects that shape cities and communities.

Responsibilities

• Understand, enforce, and carry out safety policies.
• Create job hazard analysis for assigned tasks and perform safety inspections.
• Schedule and document 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, production, and specifications.
• Directly supervise jobsite crews to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and to adherence to construction schedules.
• Consult with and direct 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground utilities and wet utilities (drainage, water and sewer).
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience and understanding of all phases of site development (dirt excavation, underground utilities, grading, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years of reading blueprints and specs for underground utilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water, sanitary sewer, and storm distribution systems.
• OSHA 30; mission‑critical and data center work are preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for managing teams and interacting with stakeholders and trade partners.

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.