General Superintendent (San Jose)

Job Title : General Superintendent Heavy Civil & Wastewater

Location : San Francisco, California

Reports To : Project Manager / Senior Project Executive

Job Summary :

The General Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and execution of large-scale heavy civil and wastewater construction projects . This role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in infrastructure construction, wastewater systems, and heavy civil operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee day-to-day field operations for heavy civil and wastewater projects, including grading, paving, pipeline installation, pump stations, and treatment plant infrastructure.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations (OSHA, Cal / OSHA) and company safety policies; lead daily safety meetings and enforce strict adherence to safety standards.
• Supervise and mentor field staff, including foremen, superintendents, and labor crews.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to maintain project schedules and deliverables.
• Monitor project budgets, cost tracking, and productivity metrics; identify and mitigate risks to cost and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, wastewater discharge permits, and quality assurance / quality control standards.
• Conduct project inspections and progress reports; communicate updates to management, clients, and stakeholders.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and engineering drawings to guide field execution.
• Resolve on-site conflicts, technical challenges, and logistical issues in a proactive manner.
• Implement best practices for construction methods, equipment utilization, and resource allocation.

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