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

Texas Sterling Construction is looking for a Heavy Civil Superintendent that has experience with Underground Utilities!

At Texas Sterling Construction, our Superintendents are trusted to lead projects, develop great crews, and make decisions that keep work moving safely and efficiently. You'll have the backing of experienced Project Managers and Operations leaders, the resources to succeed, and the opportunity to build critical infrastructure that powers some of the nation's fastest-growing industries.

If you're looking for a place where your leadership is respected, your voice is heard, and your projects make an impact, we'd love to talk with you.

Texas Sterling has built a reputation for delivering some of the most complex heavy civil projects across Texas. As demand for data centers continues to grow, so does the need for experienced Superintendents who can successfully lead underground utility work that serves these critical facilities.

When you join Texas Sterling, you're joining a company that invests in its people just as much as its projects.

Here you'll find:

1. Challenging underground utility projects that make a lasting impact.
2. Long-term work with one of the most respected heavy civil contractors in Texas.
3. Modern equipment and the resources you need to be successful.
4. Experienced Project Managers and Operations teams that support—not micromanage—the field.
5. Opportunities to grow your career as the company continues to expand.
6. Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, excellent benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

Our data center backlog continues to grow, providing long-term opportunities for Superintendents who want to build challenging projects without wondering where their next job will come from.

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.

1. Lead all daily field operations on assigned underground utility projects.
2. Manage crews installing water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and other underground infrastructure supporting data center developments.
3. Plan daily work activities while coordinating manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and material deliveries.
4. Maintain project schedules while proactively identifying and resolving field challenges.
5. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through daily leadership, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and routine safety inspections.
6. Ensure work meets project specifications, quality standards, and owner expectations.
7. Coordinate inspections, testing, and compliance activities throughout construction.
8. Read and interpret plans, specifications, utility profiles, and project schedules.
9. Partner closely with Project Managers to maintain budgets, production goals, and project milestones.
10. 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.

1. 5+ years of Superintendent experience in heavy civil construction.
2. Strong experience managing underground utility installations including water, sewer, storm drain, and drainage systems.
3. Experience leading crews on large commercial, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
4. Working knowledge of grading, excavation, earthwork, and site development.
5. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, and specifications.
6. Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
7. Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
8. OSHA 30 certification preferred.
9. Previous data center or mission critical experience is a plus, but not required.

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.

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