Title: General Superintendent
Reports to: Division Manager
Herman Weissker Power, Inc. (HW Power), a proud subsidiary of Meruelo Enterprises, is California’s go-to electrical utility contractor powering the state’s most critical infrastructure with precision and passion. Since 2011, from our headquarters in Chino, we’ve been leading the charge in overhead and underground electrical systems, including expert vault installations, conduit placement, and high-voltage power line construction. Driven by an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and high performance, HW Power is the trusted partner for public and private sector clients who demand reliable, future-ready energy solutions.
About the Role:
We are searching for a General Superintendent to provide direction and guidance to superintendents, field foreman, and project engineers on all construction projects assigned to them. Oversee the entire project in conjunction with project engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
² Responsible for all assigned projects to ensure budget, schedules, materials, sub-contractors and crews are on target and profitable.
² Monitors overall quantity and quality of work performed on all assigned jobs.
² Responsible for reviewing and approving all expenses for each assigned job; ensure they are applied to the proper job and phase code.
² Responsible for obtaining purchase order numbers in accordance with company policy.
² Monitors contract compliance for each job to ensure the company is protected regarding liabilities matters and liens (collection matters).
² Responsible for obtaining signed change orders when appropriate and submitting to their Manager and Accounting for processing.
² Provides direction to the A/R department to ensure invoices are properly and timely created.
² Serves as senior technical advisor.
² Participates in resolving difficult issues or start-up problems
² Authorizes/approves all personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, etc.) in conjunction with appropriate managers
² Participates in resolving labor disputes and related negotiations as required
² Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
² Implements safety programs as directed by the Safety Department.
² Participates in the development of craft and supervision training programs.
² Follows and ensures compliance with all company safety program requirements.
² Promotes safety among peers, subordinates and supervisors
² Performs additional assignments at the direction of the Project Manager
² A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
² Possess or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license
Qualifications:
² A minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in underground dry utility construction required.
² Proven experience in effectively managing similar construction personnel and projects.
² Proven experience in effectively managing the financial aspects of jobs to ensure the best possible profit.
² Proven experience in understanding and effectively managing contracts to ensure compliance with terms and protect the company’s rights in lien and collection matters
² Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, planning and analytical skills required.
² While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit for prolong periods.
² The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
² Ability to operate a motor vehicle, required.
At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.