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... Pool construction experience - Water Feature construction experience - Masonry & Hardscape experience - SCH 80 PVC pipe experience - 4" and Greater Pipe experience - Commercial and Public/Municipal ...

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A typical day in pool construction involves tasks such as site preparation, excavation, plumbing installation, forming and pouring concrete, tiling, and setting up pool equipment. You’ll usually work outdoors as part of a team, coordinating with supervisors, electricians, plumbers, and sometimes landscapers to ensure the project progresses smoothly. Workdays can be physically demanding, often requiring precise manual labor and adherence to safety protocols. Collaboration and communication are key, as you need to ensure each phase is properly completed before moving on to the next step. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to learn new skills and advance to roles such as crew leader, supervisor, or project manager over time.

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A Pool Construction job involves building, installing, and sometimes renovating swimming pools. Workers handle tasks like site preparation, excavation, plumbing, framing, and finishing with materials such as concrete, fiberglass, or vinyl. The job may also include installing pool equipment like pumps, filters, and lighting. Depending on their role, workers may specialize in certain aspects, such as tiling or plumbing. Safety regulations and local building codes must be followed throughout the process.

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Construction Superintendent

California Waters

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Company Description

California Waters is one of California's fastest growing Design, Engineering, Construction, and Service firms specializing in recreational aquatics.

We are aggressively hiring experienced construction professionals in our field of fountains, water features, swimming pools, splash pads, lakes, streams, rockwork and other aquatic features.

Our existing team consists of experienced, knowledgeable and reputable designers, estimators, project managers and repair managers who specialize in design, value engineering, construction and post-construction maintenance services. We have multiple full-time positions available now.

Job Description

The Superintendent is a critical position within the California Waters organization. Superintendents are responsible for the supervision and management of all aspects of each construction project from mobilization through punch list and demobilization, including communication and interaction with project management staff members regarding the project's production schedule and budget, all while managing client relations. 

Qualifications

- 10+ years of experience in the construction industry in a supervisory role.

- Experience in mechanical, concrete, forming, trenching, plumbing, and electrical

- Highly proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints, specifications and statements of work related to each project.  Must be able to read plans and take-offs

- Working knowledge of all trades and crafts.

- Must be able to deliver under pressure and meet project deadlines.

- Ability to interpret submittal packages and ensure quality control processes on the jobsite.

- A clear understanding of how RFI's and COR's are identified, issued, processed, tracked, and recorded.

- Familiarity with local, state and federal building codes and regulations

- Strong organizational skills, flexible, and contains the ability to prioritize work assignments.

- Excellent people skills with experience in collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic team.

- Ability to handle multiple small to medium sized projects at the same time.

- Extreme attention to detail.

- Leadership abilities and the ability to motivate others.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Ability to communicate using electronic mail effectively.

- Availability to work extended hours as required by weather conditions or urgent circumstances.

- Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project.

- Strong math and analytical skills.

- Intermediate level of creating and understanding Gantt style project scheduling.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite of products (Excel, Project, Power Point, and Word) and Adobe Acrobat.


Additional Qualifications that are considered to be a "PLUS":

- HVAC experience.

- Pool construction experience

- Water Feature construction experience

- Masonry & Hardscape experience

- SCH 80 PVC pipe experience

- 4" and Greater Pipe experience

- Commercial and Public/Municipal experience

- Bilingual (Spanish & English)

- OSHA 10 hour training certification along with CPR and First Aid certification a plus.

Additional Information

If you are interested in the position, please submit a resume with salary history along with a cover letter. Resumes received without salary history will not be accepted.

We offer a casual atmosphere with a driven agenda for quality, where excellence is rewarded with advancement and compensation.  Highly competitive salary DOE, with bonuses, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) with 8% Company Match, and more.  Mandatory drug and physical screening post-offer. California Waters is an EOE.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.