Wet Utility Superintendent

Lewis & Tibbitts, Inc; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lewis & Tibbitts, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wet Utility Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for underground construction projects in the Bay Area.

You will direct crews, coordinate planning, ensure safety and quality, and uphold the company’s safety culture across all tasks. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of trenching and shoring, and adherence to project plans, schedules, and regulatory standards.

Qualificações

• Underground utility construction methods across trenching, shoring, piping, backfill and restoration.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA safety standards with emphasis on high-risk SIF controls.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and specifications in the field.
• Experience with heavy equipment operations and material quality standards.
• California public works, prevailing-wage, union and agency inspection familiarity.

Responsabilidades

• Direct supervision of field crews, foremen, and on-site subcontractors to ensure efficient daily workflow.
• Develop and execute daily/weekly work plans aligned with project schedules and site safety.
• Monitor productivity, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions to maintain budget and schedule.
• Lead safety briefings, enforce PPE usage, and ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, timecards, equipment logs, and delivery tickets.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and participate in meetings with clear field updates.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on leadership

On-site problem-solving

Effective communication

Organizational & planning

Risk mitigation

Technology proficiency

Formação académica

OSHA 30-hour certification

Ferramentas

HCSS HeavyJob

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Wet Utility Superintendent, Underground Construction

Company: Lewis & Tibbitts, Inc.

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Superintendent to serve as a critical on-site leader for our underground utility construction projects. Reporting directly to the General Superintendent, this role is responsible for the daily planning, coordination, and direct supervision of all field operations for a specific project or designated section of a larger project. The Superintendent ensures that work is performed safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards, and in strict adherence to project plans and schedules. This position demands a hands-on leader who can effectively manage crews, equipment, and materials, foster a productive work environment, and relentlessly uphold Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc.'s paramount safety culture, with a strong focus on preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in every task performed.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

I. Daily Field Operations & Crew Leadership

• Direct Supervision: Provide direct, hands-on supervision and leadership to Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc. field crews, foremen, and on-site subcontractors. Effectively delegate tasks, assign responsibilities, and ensure efficient workflow on a daily basis.
• Work Planning & Execution: Develop and implement daily and weekly work plans, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule provided by the Project Manager/General Superintendent. Oversee the execution of all underground construction activities, including excavation, trenching, shoring, piping, backfilling, compaction, and restoration.
• Productivity Management: Continuously monitor and manage crew productivity, identifying inefficiencies and implementing immediate corrective actions to optimize performance and adhere to budget.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues and challenges that arise in the field, collaborating with the General Superintendent or Project Manager as needed for complex problems.
• Quality Control: Directly oversee and inspect all work performed by crews and subcontractors to ensure it meets Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc.'s stringent quality standards, engineering specifications, and local code requirements. Address any deficiencies promptly.

II. Safety Enforcement & Site Management

Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc. holds safety as its highest priority, particularly the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). The Superintendent is on the front lines of enforcing and nurturing this critical value.

• Safety Leadership & Enforcement: Serve as the primary safety leader on your assigned project/area. Strictly enforce all Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc. safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, Cal/OSHA), with particular vigilance for critical risks with SIF potential. Lead by example, consistently demonstrating safe work practices and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Daily Safety Briefings: Conduct and document daily safety meetings (e.g., toolbox talks, pre-task planning) with all crews, specifically discussing critical hazards, SIF prevention strategies, mitigation measures, and emergency procedures.
• Hazard Identification & Mitigation: Continuously monitor site conditions for potential hazards specific to underground construction (e.g., trench stability, traffic control, utility strikes, confined spaces, heavy equipment proximity). Focus on identifying and mitigating high-potential risks that could lead to SIFs. Implement immediate corrective actions and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Permit Compliance: Ensure all required permits (e.g., excavation permits, confined space entry permits) are in place, understood, and adhered to before work commences.
• Incident Response & Reporting: In the event of an incident or near-miss, ensure immediate response, proper documentation, and secure the scene. Participate actively in preliminary incident investigations, with a focus on identifying SIF precursors and root causes of high-potential events, and collaborate with the corporate Safety Director and General Superintendent.

III. Resource & Logistics Management

• Labor Management: Manage daily manpower requirements, ensuring crews are adequately staffed and skilled for assigned tasks. Approve timecards and manage crew rotations as directed.
• Equipment Management: Coordinate the delivery, utilization, maintenance, and return of heavy equipment and tools. Ensure all equipment is operated safely and efficiently by qualified personnel.
• Material Control: Oversee the receipt, storage, and proper use of materials on site. Minimize waste and ensure materials are ordered and delivered according to schedule.
• Site Logistics: Manage site layout, material staging areas, access roads, and traffic control plans to optimize flow and ensure safety.

IV. Communication & Documentation

• Daily Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate and comprehensive daily reports outlining work accomplished, manpower and equipment utilization, material deliveries, safety observations, and any issues encountered (delays, challenges, change conditions).
• Effective Communication: Maintain open and clear communication channels with the General Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Promptly elevate complex issues to appropriate management.
• Meeting Participation: Participate actively in project meetings, providing detailed field updates and insights.
• Documentation Management: Ensure all field-level documentation, including timecards, equipment logs, safety forms, and delivery tickets, are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Deep Underground Utility Construction Methods: Extensive and hands-on knowledge of all phases of underground utility construction, including trenching, excavation, shoring systems (e.g., trench boxes, hydraulic shoring), pipe installation (wet utilities), backfilling, compaction, and restoration.
• Site-Specific Safety Regulations: Expert knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA construction safety standards, particularly those critical to underground work such as Subpart P (Excavations and Trenches), Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Traffic Control, and Utility Strike Prevention. Crucial understanding of SIF prevention methodologies and critical controls for high-risk activities. OSHA 30-hour certification is mandatory.
• Blueprint & Specification Interpretation: Strong ability to accurately read, interpret, and implement construction plans, civil drawings, profiles, details, and specifications in the field.
• Heavy Equipment Operations: Fundamental understanding of the capabilities and safe operation of various heavy equipment used in underground construction.
• Materials & Quality Standards: Knowledge of common construction materials for underground utilities and the quality standards for their installation.

Skills

• Hands-On Leadership & Supervision: Exceptional ability to lead, motivate, and directly supervise field crews effectively, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• On-Site Problem-Solving: Strong practical problem-solving skills to address and resolve daily challenges and unforeseen conditions in the field quickly and effectively.
• Effective Communication: Clear and concise verbal communication skills to give instructions, conduct safety briefings, and communicate with crews, subcontractors, and management. Strong written skills for daily reports.
• Organizational & Planning: Excellent organizational skills for managing daily tasks, equipment, materials, and field documentation.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactive ability to identify and mitigate safety and operational risks on site, with specific emphasis on SIF potential.
• Technology Proficiency: Required proficiency in HCSS HeavyJob software for accurate daily reports, timecard management, safety documentation (JHAs, toolbox talks), and production tracking. Familiarity with other basic construction software (e.g., plan viewers on tablets).

Abilities

• Physical Stamina & Field Presence: Ability to spend extensive time on active construction sites, involving walking, standing, climbing, and navigating uneven terrain in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain). Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, weather conditions, and unforeseen site challenges while maintaining focus and productivity.
• Decisiveness: Strong ability to make timely and effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Ability to build rapport and work constructively with a diverse workforce, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Mentorship: Willingness and ability to mentor and train less experienced crew members, particularly on safe work practices to prevent serious harm.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, including at least 5 years leading field operations as a Superintendent or General Foreman.
• Documented experience delivering underground utility, grading, paving, scopes on projects of comparable size and complexity.
• Strong knowledge of trench safety, shoring systems, soil conditions, compaction requirements, utility testing, and public right-of-way work.
• Ability to build production-driven work plans and understand labor, equipment, material, trucking, and subcontractor cost impacts.
• Working knowledge of California public works, prevailing-wage, union, and agency inspection environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multiple crews and stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to projects throughout the Bay Area.