Job Overview
HPS Mechanical is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead and manage underground water, sewer, and storm drain projects throughout the San Diego area. This is a full superintendent-level position responsible for overall jobsite leadership, safety compliance, schedule control, and coordination of crews, subcontractors, and inspectors on prevailing wage site utility projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site leadership for underground utility construction projects from start to finish
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field operations, crews, and equipment
- Read, interpret, and implement project plans, blueprints, specifications, and layouts
- Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met
- Monitor productivity and manpower to support budget awareness and cost control
- Enforce company, OSHA, and site-specific safety policies, conducting safety meetings and inspections
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and clients to resolve issues efficiently
- Maintain organized project documentation, daily reports, and progress tracking
- Identify and proactively resolve field challenges through strong problem-solving skills
- Ensure all work complies with contract documents, codes, and quality standards
- Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and clear communication
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in underground utilities construction (Water, Sewer, Storm Drain), including leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of site utilities means and methods
- Proven ability to lead crews, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple activities simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions
- Physically capable of jobsite duties, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Willingness to work in an office setting with computers and construction programs
What We Provide:
- Tools and equipment needed to perform the job
- Use of a company crew truck and gas card, based on role requirements and eligibility
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience
- Ability to travel
- Acceptable driving record required
- Must pass drug screen, physical, and background check
- Must be able to be verified in E-Verify
Wages determined based upon experience. Bonus options based upon job performance and production budgets being met at time of project completion.
Excellent benefit package includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 401K and employer paid life insurance.
HPS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Must pass drug screen, physical, background check, and have an acceptable driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
