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Construction Supervisor

Connecticut Water


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 122382 - 149578
Posted: 5 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Construction Supervisor

Requisition ID

req1184

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time Employee

Job Openings

1

Compensation Range

122382.00 - 149578.00

Compensation Type

Annual Salary

Founded in 1866 San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality life sustaining water with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

We are actively seeking talented driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Construction Supervisor to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Construction the Construction Supervisor supervises the inspection of contract construction work related to water pipelines underground facilities tanks reservoirs pump stations buildings and other capital improvements; performs other related work as required.

Specific Responsibilities

The incumbent is distinguished by his/her direct responsibility for coordinating reviewing and evaluating the work of Engineering Technicians and Construction Coordinators involved primarily in main work.

Individual judgment is required in approving construction and material in order to ensure that the job conforms to plans and specifications.

The Construction Supervisor has authority to stop work on a particular phase of construction or reject materials which do not conform to plans and specifications and to require corrective measures to be taken on unsatisfactory work.

Plans organizes directs reviews and evaluates the work of staff dealing with contract construction related primarily to water pipeline systems

Inspects construction projects; confers with inspection and engineering personnel and with the contractors field representatives to ensure work and materials comply with plans and specifications safety precautions and proper establishment of grade and location; ensures that necessary documents are submitted before authorizing release of Company-furnished materials

Reviews progress and cost estimates of contract projects

Prepares monthly records of construction completed

Maintains liaison with public agencies regarding conformance of construction to the pertinent ordinances and codes

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques; thorough knowledge of methods materials tools and equipment used in the construction of steel plastic asbestos cement and concrete pipeline and related appurtenances

Applicable standards and specifications

Knowledge of methods and significance of testing samples of concrete and other construction materials as they relate to construction work; surveying principles and practices

California Occupational Safety and Health Administrations Construction Safety Orders. Skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings construction plans specifications and work orders.

Ability to make mathematical calculations relating to construction.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

Four years experience in the water construction field or an associate degree with two years experience in the water construction field or a Bachelors degree in engineering or construction management.

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid California drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record.



EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Our commitment goes beyond water quality. As members of the communities we serve, we’re committed to providing you with a different, friendlier utility experience.

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