Superintendent- Underground Utilities

About RLW

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) has over 50 years of experience in heavy civil construction and a reputation for taking on complex infrastructure projects in the western U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive package: total compensation, including bonus and perks.
• People‑first culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and integrity.
• A clear path for career growth and leadership development.
• Backing from Sterling Infrastructure, giving us the strength of a national network while keeping our entrepreneurial spirit.
• The opportunity to lead high‑impact projects that shape cities and communities.

Responsibilities

• Understand, enforce, and carry out safety policies.
• Create job hazard analysis for assigned tasks and perform safety inspections.
• Schedule and document all required inspections, quality testing, or other compliance requirements.
• Comply with dust control, SWPPP, and environmental requirements.
• Schedule and order materials, inspections, equipment, and workforce to meet project schedules, production, and specifications.
• Directly supervise jobsite crews to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and to adherence to construction schedules.
• Consult with and direct personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Manage all day‑to‑day operations on the project and keep the project management team apprised.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground utilities and wet utilities (drainage, water and sewer).
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience and understanding of all phases of site development (dirt excavation, underground utilities, grading, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years of reading blueprints and specs for underground utilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water, sanitary sewer, and storm distribution systems.
• OSHA 30; mission‑critical and data center work are preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for managing teams and interacting with stakeholders and trade partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.