Public Works Superintendent

Recruiting Partner: Warren Mead

Sunnyvale, California | Construction | Fully Remote | $140,000 to $180,000 | Job ID: 168791

Job Summary

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We are seeking an experienced public works superintendent to manage a public water treatment plant in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have at least 10 years of experience in the construction of major facilities, with at least 5 years in the construction of water treatment plants, we would love to speak with you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of public works projects ranging from $5M to $100M+
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and resource allocations
  • Coordinate and supervise field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and material deliveries
  • Ensure compliance with contract documents, local/state/federal regulations, and safety protocols
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, and public agencies
  • Prepare and review submittals, RFIs, change orders, progress billings, and project documentation
  • Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, productivity, and safety
  • Lead internal project meetings and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders
  • Drive project closeout activities, including punch lists, documentation, and owner turnover
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks, delays, and claims proactively

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in project management for heavy civil construction or public works
  • Proven experience managing water treatment plants and/or other major facilities with public works departments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of municipal specifications, labor compliance, and permitting processes
  • Proficient with construction management software such as Primavera P6, Procore, MS Project, or similar
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
  • OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain
  • BSCE or BSCM preferred

Benefits

  • Annual Salary of $140,000-$180,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • Profit Sharing of 7%
  • Annual Bonus of 10%
  • Paid time off, holidays, and continuing education opportunities

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 168791

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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