Project Superintendent – Civil & Electrical Infrastructure

High Light Electric • Colton, CA

12d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Superintendent exists to establish disciplined, civil-first field leadership as Mendoza Companies transitions toward a scalable infrastructure construction model. This role serves as the pacing authority on the jobsite—owning sequencing, production flow, safety discipline, and execution control across multiple scopes of work.
The Superintendent operates with a production-first mindset, prioritizing predictable execution, financial discipline, and workforce leadership over isolated trade installation. This role exists to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and profitably while developing strong field leaders and supporting long-term operational scalability.
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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• CHST or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Civil Construction Leadership & Production Sequencing
• Safety, Traffic Control & Work Zone Command
• Financial Discipline & Unit Production Awareness
• Schedule & Forecast Control
• Subcontractor Coordination & Field Representation
• Workforce Quality & Leadership Development
• Technology & Documentation Discipline
• 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.

Benefits

• This role includes a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off programs, and related employer-sponsored benefits. Final benefit structure details will be provided at time of offer and are subject to applicable company policies and executive approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed