Civil Construction Superintendent – High Profile Water Infrastructure
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Santa ClaraLead / Manager10+ yrsContract
The job in short
Civil construction site superintendence on water infrastructure.
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Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-10-08
- Location as listed
- Santa Clara, California
- Role
- Project / Site Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Superintendent – Public Works (Water Treatment Plant/SCVWD Project) – Santa Clara County, CA
Join a respected civil construction contractor specializing in major infrastructure projects across California. This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role on a high-profile, multi-year water treatment plant project in partnership with public agencies, driving impactful work that benefits local communities.
Superintendent – Public Works Benefits & Compensation
• Competitive annual salary ($140K–$180K)
• Long-term, 4-year on-site project assignment
• Opportunity to lead field operations on complex public infrastructure
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on high-quality results
• Health coverage | PTO | Vacation | Safe Harbor Retirement contribution | Profit sharing with 6 year vesting | Bonus potential
• The usual stipends commensurate with these types of roles
Superintendent – Public Works Requirements & Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience; at least 5 years in water treatment plant projects
• 5+ years in construction of water and/or wastewater treatment plants of at least 25 mgd
• 5+ years as a general superintendent on major facility construction
• Experience managing field crews, foremen, subcontractors, and project execution
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience working for a contractor as a superintendent
Superintendent – Public Works Preferred Background & Skills
• Prior work on large-scale, public-sector water infrastructure projects
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with owners, inspectors, and stakeholders
Superintendent – Public Works Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Lead daily field operations for a major water treatment plant project
• Oversee foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors to ensure adherence to schedule and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with project management on planning, sequencing, and execution
• Ensure full compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot constructability issues and proactively resolve challenges onsite
• Oversee project documentation, field reporting, and coordination with agency representatives
This is your chance to make a direct difference on a transformational infrastructure project with a team that values expertise and innovation.
JOB ID: 181258
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