Project Superintendent - Civil & Electrical Infrastructure

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE
The Project Superintendent serves as the field construction authority responsible for leading civil infrastructure execution as Mendoza Companies transitions toward a civil-first construction model. This role supports the company’s growth strategy toward Mission 2040 by shifting field operations from trade-focused supervision to disciplined, full-site construction leadership.
Operating under a production-first mindset, the Superintendent prioritizes sequencing, phasing, and control of work areas over isolated trade installation. The Superintendent establishes the operational pace of the jobsite and serves as the pacing authority, ensuring disciplined execution across underground utilities, concrete flatwork, curb and gutter, asphalt tie-ins, traffic control integration, and electrical components.
This role exists to ensure work is executed safely, predictably, and profitably while reinforcing financial discipline, leadership development, and operational scalability.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS & ELIGIBILITY
Required upon hire:

• OSHA 30 Certification
• CPR / First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean driving record meeting company insurability standards

Preferred or required within 12 months where applicable:

• CHST or equivalent certification

The Superintendent must be capable of serving as Safety Representative in compliance with Cal/OSHA standards and company policy.

UNION POSITION

This is a union-affiliated position and is subject to union acceptance and approval

THE MENDOZA WAY – FIELD LEADERSHIP STANDARD
A Mendoza Superintendent leads with clarity, composure, and accountability. Emotional intelligence, professional presence, and comfort with intelligent confrontation are required. Standards are enforced directly, respectfully, and consistently.
Advancement is based on measurable performance, leadership maturity, and contribution to building others—not tenure. The Superintendent strengthens foremen, protects culture under pressure, and models disciplined excellence daily.

ACCOUNTABILITY ROLES
1. Civil Construction Leadership & Production Sequencing
The Superintendent owns full-site production flow and ensures proper phasing, manpower loading, and coordination between trades and subcontractors. Constructability input, mobilization planning, and early risk identification are expected prior to field start. The Superintendent serves as pacing authority, setting production tempo and protecting efficiency.
2. Safety, Traffic Control & Work Zone Command
The Superintendent serves as the designated Safety Representative and maintains authority to stop work when standards are compromised. They oversee hazardous and live traffic environments, ensure traffic control principles are implemented correctly, and provide visible leadership during night operations. Safety discipline includes planning, documentation, and corrective action.
3. Financial Discipline & Unit Production Awareness
The Superintendent translates project budgets into daily operational control, including weekly labor reconciliation and production tracking. Margin protection is expected to result from disciplined production efficiency rather than reliance on change order recovery. Monthly production cost awareness is mandatory, with clear monitoring of labor, equipment, and material cost codes.
Operational risk is reported honestly and proactively. The Superintendent does not conceal exposure or pursue scope beyond execution capacity to protect appearance.
4. Schedule & Forecast Control
The Superintendent maintains a reliable rolling three-week lookahead and continuously compares planned versus actual production. Manpower and sequencing adjustments are implemented without delay to prevent schedule drift. Quarterly review is insufficient; predictable execution requires consistent monthly production control.
5. Subcontractor Coordination & Field Representation
The Superintendent coordinates subcontractor activity in the field and ensures alignment with production sequencing and safety standards. While long-range planning is PM-led, daily field execution and alignment are Superintendent-driven. The Superintendent represents Mendoza Companies in inspector and client field interactions and communicates material field decisions to the PM promptly.
6. Workforce Quality & Leadership Development
The Superintendent owns manpower quality and initiates workforce adjustments when necessary. Underperformance is addressed directly and professionally. Participation in interview panels for non-union hires—particularly foreman-level positions—is required where applicable.
7. Technology & Documentation Discipline
The Superintendent ensures consistent use of company technology platforms for daily reporting, documentation, production tracking, and photo logs. Digital discipline protects billing integrity, change management, and operational transparency.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
•    Participate in pre-construction planning and constructability review.
•    Lead civil-first production execution across all scopes.
•    Maintain weekly labor and production awareness.
•    Coordinate subcontractors in daily field execution.
•    Represent the company in inspector and client field interactions.
•    Communicate field decisions and production adjustments to PM promptly.
•    Participate in DML10 rhythm and leadership discussions.
•    Develop promotable field leaders.
•    Provide visible oversight during night operations when active.

CORE VALUES
1. Optimistic & Positive Mindset
Maintains composure and solution-focused leadership under pressure. Confidence and professionalism reinforce stability across crews and clients.
2. Disciplined Excellence
Preparation, organization, and measurable accountability define the role. Safe, efficient, and financially aware work is non-negotiable.
3. Integrity & Respect
Communicates honestly and enforces standards directly while preserving dignity and professionalism. Accountability is expected at all levels.
4. Desire, Purpose, Never Satisfied
Continuously improves production efficiency, safety performance, and leadership capability. Complacency is not accepted.
5. Embrace Change / Enjoy the Ride
Leads operational evolution as the company scales into a civil-first contractor. Adapts to growth with resilience and discipline.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Hard Skills
•    Civil sequencing and production management
•    Underground utilities, concrete flatwork, curb & gutter experience
•    Working understanding of traffic control fundamentals
•    Plan reading and specification interpretation
•    Budget and cost code awareness
•    Unit-based production awareness where applicable
•    Subcontractor coordination
•    Digital documentation and reporting proficiency
•    Understanding of workforce dispatch structures
Soft Skills
•    Emotional intelligence under pressure
•    Intelligent confrontation capability
•    Strong communication skills
•    Decisive leadership in hazardous environments
•    Conflict resolution maturity
•    Commitment to personal growth and leadership development

WORK CONDITIONS & AVAILABILITY
Active field presence across Southern and Central California is required. Day, night, and weekend operations may be necessary, and night oversight is mandatory when assigned. Work is performed in hazardous environments including live traffic exposure.

USE OF THE AI IN THE HIRING PROCESS

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of our hiring process, such as application review or initial screening. These tools are intended to improve consistency and efficiency, but they do not replace human judgment.

All hiring decisions are ultimately made by people. In some cases, qualified candidates may be invited to speak directly with leadership early in the process.

UNIONS ADMINISTERED BENEFITS

This role includes a comprehensive union-administered benefits package, which are subject to approval period following hire, which may include:

• Family medical coverage
• Pension
• Annuity
• Vacation fund
• Trust contributions

EEO STATEMENT:
HLE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.