Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Metric Geo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead Bay Area water/wastewater construction projects. The role focuses on safe execution, schedule adherence, and budget control for complex infrastructure programs.

You will plan daily activities, coordinate crews and subcontractors, review drawings, and drive site logistics while mentoring junior team members and maintaining strong field relations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent or field leadership experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience on water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, or similar infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with public works or municipal projects is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction means/methods, sequencing, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and self-perform crews.
• Leadership and communication skills with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
• California water/wastewater construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field leadership for water/wastewater construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily construction activities, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and material deliveries.
• Work with Project Managers/Project Engineers to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop short-term schedules, look-ahead plans, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Coordinate subcontractors and self-perform crews to maximize productivity and milestones.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure work meets contract requirements.
• Identify constructability issues and develop practical solutions with the project team.
• Lead daily safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, shutdowns, and tie-ins as required.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation.
• Build relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents and Foremen.

Skills

Leadership

Construction scheduling

Read construction drawings

Communication

Safety management

Job description

Industry: Heavy Civil / Water & Wastewater Construction

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

A well-known and growing General Contractor is looking to add an experienced Superintendent to its Bay Area team.

The company has a strong reputation for delivering complex public infrastructure projects throughout Northern California and continues to expand its water/wastewater division.

This position is ideal for a field-driven Superintendent with experience delivering water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and other heavy civil infrastructure projects who wants to join a contractor with a strong backlog and long-term

opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field leadership for water/wastewater construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily construction activities, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and material deliveries.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules, look-ahead plans, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Coordinate subcontractors and self-perform crews to maximize productivity and maintain project milestones.
• Review drawings and specifications and ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Identify constructability issues and field conflicts and work with the project team to develop practical solutions.
• Lead daily safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture across the project.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure company and project quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, shutdowns, and tie-ins as required.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and other field team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent or field leadership experience within heavy civil construction.
• Previous experience on water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, mechanical process systems, or similar infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working for a General Contractor on public works or municipal projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, sequencing, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and self-perform crews.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, owners, and subcontractors.
• California water/wastewater construction experience is preferred.

What’s Offered

• Performance‑based bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Strong backlog of water/wastewater projects throughout the Bay Area
• Long‑term career stability with an established and growing contractor
• Opportunities to progress into Senior Superintendent and General Superintendent positions
• Challenging, technically complex projects with an experienced project and field leadership team

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a respected General Contractor with a growing presence in the Northern California water/wastewater market.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of significant infrastructure projects, work with an experienced team, and build a long‑term career with a contractor that has a strong pipeline of upcoming work.

If you’re an experienced Superintendent with a background in water/wastewater or heavy civil construction and are considering your next move in the Bay Area, we’d like to hear from you.