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title: Heavy Civil Superintendent at West Point Contractors
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| **Company** | West Point Contractors |
| **Location** | Palmdale, CA |
| **Salary** | $115K/yr - $175K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 13, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

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## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for West Point Contractors.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for West Point Contractors.

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## Description

**Heavy Civil Superintendent – FAA Underground Utilities & Airfield Infrastructure**

West Point Contractors has an immediate opening for an experienced **Heavy Civil Superintendent** to lead field operations on an FAA underground utilities and airfield infrastructure project in Palmdale, California.

**This is not a vertical construction position.** We are seeking a Superintendent with **documented experience managing underground wet utility installation, demolition, sitework, aggregate base placement, and asphalt paving operations** on federal or heavy civil projects.

Experience supporting FAA, USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, or other federal agencies is highly preferred. Candidates with airfield, runway, taxiway, control tower, or aviation infrastructure experience will receive strong consideration.

**About the Company**

West Point is a federal construction contractor employing a dedicated staff of professionals working at offices and installations throughout the United States. With divisions in both horizontal and vertical construction, West Point provides a wide range of construction services. A client-focused company with an employee-centered culture, West Point values **quality, accuracy, integrity, and positivity**-creating an environment where employees can achieve career goals and take pride in the projects we build.

**What Makes West Point Unique?**

- Boutique-style firm where motivated individuals can advance quickly
- Highly competitive salaries
- Performance-based bonuses
- "Large company-style" comprehensive benefits + health package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of premiums paid by the company for employees and dependents
- Additional benefits available (FSA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, etc.)
- 401(k) plan with matching program
- Paid vacation, sick, and family leave.
- Flexible work schedule as position allows

**Required Construction Experience**

Candidates **must demonstrate successful field supervision** of projects including:

- Underground wet utility demolition and installation (water, sewer, storm drain)
- Utility trenching, excavation, shoring, backfill, and compaction
- Site grading and earthwork
- Aggregate base placement and testing
- Asphalt paving operations and quality control
- Coordination of utility testing and inspections
- Management of subcontractors performing underground civil work
- Daily coordination with Owners, Engineers, Testing Agencies, and Government representatives

**Applicants without substantial underground utility and paving experience will not be considered.**

**What will set you apart?**

- FAA airfield experience
- Air Traffic Control Tower infrastructure projects
- Active FAA badge or previous FAA badging
- Experience working adjacent to active runways or secure aviation facilities
- Utility relocation experience
- Heavy civil projects exceeding $5M

**Superintendent / SSHO Responsibilities**

- Supervise functional construction efforts to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
- Plan, coordinate, supervise, and manage resources to meet project objectives
- Supervise and direct field supervisors and subcontractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance
- Assist project team in scheduling, developing, and implementing project procedures, working documents, and standards
- Interface with all on-site work teams (including subcontractors) to resolve problems, ensure quality, safety, and achieve schedules
- Review shop drawings and prepare submittals for conformance with project specifications; maintain accurate submittal register for each task order
- Coordinate, supervise, and manage on-site trades personnel and subcontractor work
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and corporate safety initiatives
- Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience working on federal projects required
- Must be able to obtain access to Federal Installations

**Education**

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred.

**Work Experience**

**Required**

- Minimum 7 years supervising heavy civil construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience directing underground wet utility demolition and installation.
- Proven experience with trenching, excavation, utility installation, aggregate base, grading, compaction, and asphalt paving.
- Experience coordinating materials testing, surveying, and utility inspections.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors while maintaining project schedule.
- Federal construction experience required.

**Preferred**

- FAA projects
- Airfield infrastructure
- Airfield lighting
- Air Traffic Control Tower support facilities
- Utility relocation projects
- Secure facility construction
- EM-385 experience

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

- Thorough knowledge of construction methods, equipment, materials, company policies, procedures, and union agreements
- Experience managing projects ranging from $5M–$12M in a firm fixed-price environment
- OSHA 10-hour certification required
- Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills
- Proven time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work on multiple projects
- Flexible, self-motivated, and professional
- Meticulous with timely reports and meeting submission deadlines
- Experience using BuilderTrend software or similar construction management software

**Additional Information**

- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: **$115,000–$175,000** depending on experience
- Preference given to candidates residing in a **HUBZone-designated area**
- When applying, include a detailed listing of major federal projects-contractor, agency, contract amount, and work summary
- This is not a remote position; relocation assistance not anticipated.

Successful candidates must be able to obtain clearance to Federal project sites. This includes, but is not limited to: Department of Defense (Air Force, Navy, Army), Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Veteran Affairs, United States Army Corp. of Engineers, Mission & Installation Contracting Command, Federal Bureau of Prisons. These clearances include entry level background checks can also include, fingerprinting, proof of citizenship, declaration for federal employment, tuberculosis testing, and credit checks. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the ability to obtain installation access, it is a condition of the position.
## Skills

- Submittals Management
- Construction
- Supply Chain Control Tower
- US Army Corps of Engineers (Usace) Standards
- Inspection
- Site Grading
- Credit Analysis
- Self-Motivation
- Supervision
- Quality Control
- Shoring
- Planning
- Air Traffic Management
- Trenching
- Directing
- Fingerprinting
- Materials Testing
- Supervisory Skills
- Asphalt Paving
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification
- Earthwork
- Surveying
- Time Management
- Site Work
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Coordinating
- Microsoft Office
- Air Traffic Control
- Soil Compaction
- Background Vetting / Investigations
- FAA Regulations
- Buildertrend
- Construction Management
- Communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Excavation
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Testing
- Shop Drawings
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Relocation Assistance
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts

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