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General Superintendent – Wet Utilities (Heavy Civil)
Location: Southern California
We are partnering with a well-established and growing wet utility general contractor in Southern California to recruit an experienced General Superintendent to oversee multiple water, sewer, and storm drain projects across the region.
This is a leadership role for a field-driven professional who can manage operations across several active jobsites, develop superintendent teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and profitably.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day field operations across multiple wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain)
- Provide leadership and direction to Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews
- Drive project execution, sequencing, and manpower planning across all active jobs
- Ensure compliance with safety programs, quality standards, and project specifications
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, inspectors, and municipal agencies
- Review schedules, manpower curves, and production targets to maintain performance
- Support project start-up, critical path planning, and recovery schedules
- Mentor and develop field leadership to support long-term growth
- Assist with constructability reviews and operational input during preconstruction
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 15 years of heavy civil construction experience, with a strong focus on wet utilities
- Proven experience as a General Superintendent or Senior Superintendent overseeing multiple projects
- Extensive background in water, sewer, and storm drain installation
- Experience working on municipal and public works projects across Southern California
- Strong understanding of production rates, means and methods, and underground sequencing
- Demonstrated leadership of large field teams and multiple superintendents
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
Why This Opportunity
- Leadership role with real influence over field operations and project delivery
- Stable backlog of long-term municipal wet utility work
- Opportunity to help scale and shape a growing operation
- Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, vehicle allowance, and full benefits
- Long-term career growth with a respected Southern California contractor
Salary : $160,000 - $190,000