Environmental Superintendent

Environmental Superintendent

Essel · Tustin, United States · — · Posted 2026-06-10

Salary: USD 90,000–140,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations for environmental remediation, soil remediation, demolition/decontamination, and habitat restoration projects. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day construction activities, coordinating field crews and subcontractors, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader with strong experience managing complex environmental or heavy civil construction projects and leading multidisciplinary teams in challenging field environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily field operations on environmental remediation and construction projects.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company, client, and regulatory health and safety requirements.
• Supervise field personnel, equipment operators, laborers, and subcontractors to maintain productivity and project quality.
• Coordinate project sequencing, logistics, and schedules to ensure timely completion of work.
• Interpret project plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Identify potential change orders, differing site conditions, and out-of-scope work.
• Complete and maintain accurate daily reports, safety documentation, and project records.
• Monitor labor, equipment, and material usage to maintain project budgets and productivity goals.
• Procure materials and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Conduct site walks and assist with project planning and estimating activities.
• Investigate incidents, complete required documentation, and implement corrective actions.
• Anticipate and resolve field challenges before they impact project schedules.
• Work closely with project managers and senior leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor and develop field personnel while maintaining accountability for crew performance.
• Supervise and support up to 10 direct craft personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience leading environmental remediation, soil remediation, demolition/decontamination, habitat restoration, or related heavy civil construction projects.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary field teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project scheduling, budgeting, and field operations.
• Experience interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed to support projects across multiple states.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification and 8-Hour Refresher.
• Experience working on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
• USACE Quality Control Certification/Training.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Diverse and impactful environmental construction projects
• Safety-focused team environment
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading environmental construction professionals

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