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Heavy Civils Superintendent

Balfour Beatty
Long Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026


    

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Holidays

Base Salary: $165K-$185K

The Superintendent is the company representative who has the primary responsibility for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors’ work. Superintendent is responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program for the jobsite, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. Shares responsibility with the project manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant superintendents and other field personnel. 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years, or maintain STS certification.

Project Financial Responsibilities

  • Helps the project manager review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular
  • Actively participates in development and management of project’s general conditions, construction schedule, project planning/phasing, and buyout strategy during

Preconstruction Services

  • Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and Reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project.
  • Communicates with subcontractors and employees (along with the project manager) a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety/loss prevention, sustainability program, quality control, and other performance standards. Ensures all employees have relevant safety/loss prevention training for their
  • Participates in making scopes for subcontracts and pre-bid/post-bid

Project Start-up and Scheduling

  • Thoroughly understands project specifications, the contract, and the contract’s general conditions, and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality
  • Explores and advises the project team on appropriate changes in methods, materials schedules, and procedures. Ensures all materials are properly tested according to specifications and ensures that all test results are properly recorded.

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

  • Ensures that project site and company assets are secure. Communicates individual safety roles, responsibilities and expectations to our clients, Operations staff, subcontractors, vendors and the public that maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all
  • Manages and implements programs for safety, sustainability, Equal Employment Opportunity, risk management, training, and quality
  • Manages and documents employee and subcontractor problems or nonperformance (along with the project manager) through mentoring/training, disciplinary action, termination, back charges, or other appropriate
  • Reviews and approves all bills for materials and subcontractor requisitions. Confirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinates with project manager for approval on extra
  • Facilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week’s Partners with Loss Prevention Professionals assigned to the project site. Attends all progress meetings with the owner/architect representatives.
  • Keeps owners/architects informed of progress throughout the life of the
  • Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the

Promote Customer Relations

  • Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s
  • Makes presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

  • Promotes the Creed. Communicates vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and
  • Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career
  • Negotiates skillfully in tough situations with internal and external parties by winning concessions without damaging relationships and being direct and
  • Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and
  • Perform other related duties as needed

Education, Experience and Knowledge

  • Bachelors Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred and 7 years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
  • New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of
  • Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication
  • Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer
  • Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

 

Package

  • Basic Salary:
  • Comprehensive Medical
  • Employer Contributions to 401K Pension Plan [to 4% max].
  • Vacation/Sick pay in accordance with Company Policy

“Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Balfour Beatty promotes a drug free workplace and utilizes the government’s E-Verify process.”

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:

Phone: (214) 468-4700

Email: BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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