Superintendent V-Utility Construction

rhwhite; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White seeks a seasoned Superintendent to oversee field operations across diverse projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and profitability. The role requires hands-on leadership, mentoring teams, and coordinating multiple trades on complex sites.

Preferred candidates bring a decade of leadership, with 5+ years as a Site Superintendent, and the ability to manage multi-million dollar programs while upholding safety and quality standards. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a Site Superintendent.
• Experience managing projects $20M+ and overseeing single projects $40M+.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations across multiple projects and construction types to ensure safe, timely, and profitable completion.
• Provide technical support, mentoring, and leadership across all field disciplines.
• Demonstrate strong cost control, scheduling, and safety practices; enforce contract documents and specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Cost control

Scheduling

Safety

Education

High school diploma or technical diploma

Construction Management degree (preferred)

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superintendent Position Summary:

The Superintendent V Utility Construction is a trusted subject matter expert overseeing field operations across diverse projects and construction types. This role ensures safe, timely, and profitable project completion while providing technical support, mentoring, and leadership across all field disciplines.

Hiring Requirements for Superintendent:

• Minimum 10 years' progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a Site Superintendent, with proven ability to independently manage projects $20M+ and independently oversee single projects $40M+.
• Experience managing projects for institutional clients (higher education, healthcare, or government) or high-end industrial facilities with rigorous coordination, safety, and communication requirements.
• High school or technical diploma required; degree in Construction Management or related field experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in two or more construction disciplines that may include but not limited to deep utility installation, water/wastewater infrastructure, drilling operations, electrical duct banks, or steam / condensate systems.
• Ability to lead safe, efficient operations on any job site.
• Construction Supervisor's License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, safety, and technical areas such as pump/machine repair, electrical systems, and craft agreements.
• Proficiency with contract documents, drawings, specifications, survey methods, and construction materials/methods.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project).
• OSHA-30 Certification required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value -.

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.