Wastewater - Heavy Civil Sr. Superintendent

Jobot; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K match 3.5%

Health, dental & life insurance

Holidays & PTO

Bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead water and wastewater projects from the ground up in the U.S. You will champion safety, build six-week look-ahead schedules, and coordinate closely with project managers and field teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree with 10+ years of hands-on experience in water/wastewater construction with a self-performing GC, and is willing to travel or relocate.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on water/wastewater construction with a self-performing GC.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Champion jobsite safety and set the tone for excellence.
• Build and manage 6-week look-ahead schedules.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and field teams.
• Track labor, costs, and progress with sharp attention to detail.
• Lead subcontractors and mentor superintendents.
• Ensure top-tier quality control and daily reporting.
• Train and develop craft workers.

Skills

Project leadership

Field management

Scheduling

Safety leadership

Cost tracking

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $150,000 - $195,000 per year

Join a high-impact team driving complex water and wastewater projects from the ground up. We're looking for a seasoned leader who thrives in the field and knows how to build with precision, safety, and speed.

A bit about us

We are a 100% employee-owned, full-service general contractor that specializes in water and wastewater infrastructure—ranging from pipelines, treatment plants, pump stations, and storage tanks to heavy civil work—serving municipal, federal, private, industrial, and public sector clients across the U.S. We are widely known for delivering projects using collaborative delivery approaches like CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) and design-build.

Why join us

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K Retirement plan +3.5% match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Holidays and PTO
• Bonus

What You’ll Do

• Champion jobsite safety and set the tone for excellence
• Build and manage 6-week look-ahead schedules
• Collaborate closely with project managers and field teams
• Track labor, costs, and progress with sharp attention to detail
• Lead subcontractors and mentor superintendents
• Ensure top-tier quality control and daily reporting
• Train and develop craft workers

What You Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in water/wastewater construction with a self-performing GC
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed

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