Job Title: General Superintendent – Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Location: Fresno, California
Salary Range: $240,000 – $290,000 (Based on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Project
Join one of California’s largest transportation infrastructure programs in the Central Valley. This landmark project includes a 32-mile corridor with major scopes such as roadway and railroad grade separations, viaducts, tunnel work, utility relocations, trench sections, roadway improvements, and a major river crossing.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead field construction operations across multiple disciplines including earthwork, structures, civil, and transportation scopes. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving safety, schedule, quality, subcontractor performance, and daily field execution on a large-scale heavy civil project.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Lead and direct discipline Superintendents across earthwork, structures, and civil construction operations
✔ Ensure all work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with plans and specifications
✔ Oversee field planning, scheduling, sequencing, logistics, manpower, and subcontractor coordination
✔ Enforce contract requirements, quality standards, and productivity expectations for crews and subcontractors
✔ Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and site resources for maximum efficiency
✔ Provide technical field leadership including drawing interpretation, means and methods, and equipment recommendations
✔ Support project management with schedule development, site logistics plans, procedures, and documentation controls
✔ Drive implementation of the Site Specific Safety Plan and maintain strong field safety culture
✔ Coordinate daily with owner representatives, inspectors, agencies, and internal leadership teams
✔ Resolve field issues quickly to maintain uninterrupted progress
✔ Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field leadership staff
Qualifications
✔ 15+ years of construction experience
✔ 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on heavy civil projects
✔ Experience leading projects valued at $200M+
✔ Prior superintendent experience on bridge, highway, transit, or large infrastructure projects
✔ Strong knowledge of U.S. construction methods, means and methods, and industry standards
✔ Experience working with City, State, or Federal public agency clients preferred
✔ Knowledge of labor relations, subcontract management, local trades, and union environments
✔ Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam, HCSS HeavyBid, Procore, or similar construction software
✔ OSHA Certification and First Aid certifications preferred
✔ Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
✔ High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
Preferred Background
✔ Large public works megaprojects
✔ Rail corridor or transportation infrastructure
✔ Bridges, structures, grading, roadway, and utility scopes
✔ California public agency experience
Compensation & Benefits
✔ Competitive executive-level compensation based on experience
✔ Benefits package
✔ Opportunity to lead field operations on one of California’s most significant infrastructure projects
Apply Today
If you are a proven heavy civil field leader with major project experience, this is a rare opportunity to lead large-scale construction operations on a landmark program.
Skills:
Budget Management, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Documentation, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Energy Efficiency, Federal Government, First Aid, Groundskeeping, High School Diploma, Industrial Relations, Industry Standards, Leadership, Logistics, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Problem Solving Skills, Public Works, Quality Metrics, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Time Management, Train Transportation
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