Superintendent- Underground Utilities in El paso, Texas at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

As the Superintendent, you'll take ownership of day-to-day field operations on underground utility projects supporting large-scale data center construction. You'll be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality work while keeping projects on schedule and maintaining strong communication with project teams and trade partners.

• Lead all daily field operations on assigned underground utility projects.
• Manage crews installing water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and other underground infrastructure supporting data center developments.
• Plan daily work activities while coordinating manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and material deliveries.
• Maintain project schedules while proactively identifying and resolving field challenges.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through daily leadership, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and routine safety inspections.
• Ensure work meets project specifications, quality standards, and owner expectations.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and compliance activities throughout construction.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, utility profiles, and project schedules.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to maintain budgets, production goals, and project milestones.
• Mentor Foremen and field personnel while developing the next generation of construction leaders.

We're looking for a Superintendent who enjoys leading people just as much as building projects.

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in heavy civil construction.
• Strong experience managing underground utility installations including water, sewer, storm drain, and drainage systems.
• Experience leading crews on large commercial, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of grading, excavation, earthwork, and site development.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Previous data center or mission critical experience is a plus, but not required.