Utility Superintendent

Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee premiums for health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

HSA and FSA plans

Job summary

Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. is seeking a Utility Superintendent in South Gate, California. This full-time position requires overseeing field operations on heavy civil construction projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in construction, particularly in underground utilities. Benefits include 100% employee-paid health insurance and participation in the employee stock ownership plan. Join a committed team and help us maintain our excellent reputation in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the self-perform construction industry.
• Flexibility to work night shift as required.
• A robust work ethic and ability to make real-time decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crew and field operations on heavy civil construction projects.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality standards.
• Manage site grading, utility installations, and overall construction methods.

Skills

Underground wet and dry utilities experience

Proven ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Cloud-based collaborative software

HeavyJob

Primavera Cloud

Job description

Utility Superintendent

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: ESFV-- So Cal

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

Stacy Witbeck is seeking a skilled and dedicated heavy civil superintendent with a strong motivation for excellence. As an employee-owner with our company, you will be joining a high-performing group of professionals in the industry. We have a solid reputation based on our commitment to building great work, but also for our relationships built through trust and integrity. If you are ready to work for a place that values you, come see why we are different.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee crew and field operations on heavy civil construction projects. Includes managing entire projects or large scopes. timelines while ensuring safety, compliance with standards, and quality
• The primary on-site leader, directing all daily activities, ensuring a smooth workflow
• Directs labor, subcontractors, equipment, and material deliveries to align with project phases and schedules
• Implements and enforces safety protocols (OSHA) and quality standards, conducting briefings and site walks to maintain compliance
• Reads blueprints, interprets technical documents, and manages site grading, utility installations, and overall construction methods on large complex civil projects
• Acts as the key liaison between field crews, field engineers, and project managers, providing progress updates and addressing concerns

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in the self-perform construction industry
• Underground wet and dry utilities experience. You will supervising installation of storm and sewer with $25 million - $50 million scope of work over three years
• Flexibility to work night shift as required. Full nighttime position would be ideal
• Comprehensive understanding of various construction disciplines, including union regulations, safety protocols, and scheduling
• Proven ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance effectively, fostering a culture of excellence
• A robust work ethic, exhibiting commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently
• Feels confident to make real-time decisions to resolve issues and challenges that arise from changing site conditions or unexpected hurdles
• Valid Driver’s License required

Preferences:

• 5+ years in a Superintendent or field supervision role.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Preference for those who enjoy a collaborative, team-driven work style.
• Experience with a wide variety of software and platforms are not required but may help your candidacy which may include the following: Cloud-based collaborative software, Teams, Smartsheet, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, P6, Primavera Cloud, ProCore, etc..

Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Developing leadership and business acumen skills possessing good judgement and comfort with decision-making under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Capacity to forecast and manage costs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

What we have to offer:

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums. Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.