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General Superintendent

Fresno, CA · Remote considered · Job ID f0978e88

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Job Title: General Superintendent – Heavy Civil Infrastructure 🚧

πŸ“ Location: Fresno, California
πŸ’° Salary Range: $240,000 – $290,000 (Based on Experience)
πŸ•’ 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

βœ” Lead and direct discipline Superintendents across earthwork, structures, and civil construction operations

βœ” Ensure all work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with plans and specifications

βœ” Oversee field planning, scheduling, sequencing, logistics, manpower, and subcontractor coordination

βœ” Enforce contract requirements, quality standards, and productivity expectations for crews and subcontractors

βœ” Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and site resources for maximum efficiency

βœ” Provide technical field leadership including drawing interpretation, means and methods, and equipment recommendations

βœ” Support project management with schedule development, site logistics plans, procedures, and documentation controls

βœ” Drive implementation of the Site Specific Safety Plan and maintain strong field safety culture

βœ” Coordinate daily with owner representatives, inspectors, agencies, and internal leadership teams

βœ” Resolve field issues quickly to maintain uninterrupted progress

βœ” Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field leadership staff

Qualifications

βœ” 15+ years of construction experience

βœ” 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on heavy civil projects

βœ” Experience leading projects valued at $200M+

βœ” Prior superintendent experience on bridge, highway, transit, or large infrastructure projects

βœ” Strong knowledge of U.S. construction methods, means and methods, and industry standards

βœ” Experience working with City, State, or Federal public agency clients preferred

βœ” Knowledge of labor relations, subcontract management, local trades, and union environments

βœ” Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam, HCSS HeavyBid, Procore, or similar construction software

βœ” OSHA Certification and First Aid certifications preferred

βœ” Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

βœ” High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Preferred Background

βœ” Large public works megaprojects

βœ” Rail corridor or transportation infrastructure

βœ” Bridges, structures, grading, roadway, and utility scopes

βœ” California public agency experience

Compensation & Benefits

βœ” Competitive executive-level compensation based on experience

βœ” Benefits package

βœ” 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.

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