What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at W3Global?
Location: Santa Rosa / Sonoma County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
About The Role
A growing general engineering contractor specializing in heavy civil construction is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations and manage multiple public works projects.
Project Focus Areas Include
Key Responsibilities
This position requires a proactive field leader who can take full ownership of projects, protect margins, and support the continued growth of a fast-expanding heavy civil contractor.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
About The Role
A growing general engineering contractor specializing in heavy civil construction is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations and manage multiple public works projects.
Project Focus Areas Include
- Underground utilities (water, sewer, storm, joint trench)
- Structural retaining walls and slope stabilization
- Public works infrastructure
- Grading, paving, and site development
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee 1-3 active projects simultaneously
- Manage field crews including operators, laborers, and subcontractors
- Coordinate inspections with local agencies and utilities such as PG&E and Caltrans
- Monitor scheduling, productivity, and job cost awareness
- Ensure safety compliance and conduct tailgate meetings
- Read and execute plans and specifications
- Maintain quality standards and production targets
- 5 years of experience as a Superintendent (heavy civil preferred)
- Strong knowledge of underground utilities and public works standards
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings
- Experience with prevailing wage documentation
- Organized, decisive, and solution-oriented
- Strong leadership and accountability skills
- OSHA 30 certification preferred
- Shoring, soldier pile walls, or drilling operations
- Familiarity with Northern California municipalities (Sonoma, Marin, Napa)
- Company truck
- Fuel card
- Performance-based incentives
- Long-term leadership and growth opportunities
This position requires a proactive field leader who can take full ownership of projects, protect margins, and support the continued growth of a fast-expanding heavy civil contractor.