Water/Wastewater Superintendent/SSHO (Federal)
Water/Wastewater Superintendent/SSHO (Federal)
Location: Project-based assignment in a remote desert environment
Reports To: Project Manager
Position Overview
A federal construction contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent / SSHO to lead field operations and oversee project safety on a major infrastructure project. This individual will be responsible for day-to-day construction execution, subcontractor coordination, schedule management, quality oversight, and implementation of the site safety program. The role requires strong leadership experience managing complex civil construction activities, underground utility installations, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Leadership
- Lead and supervise daily field operations and subcontractor activities.
- Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and construction sequencing.
- Oversee execution of work to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
- Coordinate activities between multiple trades, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve field issues impacting productivity, quality, safety, or schedule performance.
Safety Management
- Serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) and administer the project safety program.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, project safety plans, and established safety procedures.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and project safety training.
- Review and maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and incident records.
- Support development and implementation of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and risk mitigation measures.
Scheduling & Project Controls
- Assist project leadership with development and maintenance of project schedules.
- Monitor and update progress on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules.
- Coordinate upcoming work activities and resource requirements with subcontractors and field teams.
- Support project planning, logistics, and execution strategies.
Quality & Field Coordination
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
- Coordinate with project management, engineering, and quality personnel.
- Assist with inspections, testing, deficiency tracking, and corrective actions.
- Maintain communication with owners, consultants, inspectors, and subcontractors to support successful project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent on projects valued at $25 million or greater.
- Demonstrated experience supervising civil construction and site development activities.
- Experience managing underground utility installations, including water and wastewater systems.
- Experience with directional drilling, treatment facilities, utility infrastructure, or related heavy civil projects.
- Minimum 5 years of construction safety management experience.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification with documented ongoing safety training.
- Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and safety practices.
- Ability to lead subcontractors and field personnel in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel and temporarily relocate to the project site.
Preferred Qualifications
- Federal construction experience.
- Experience supporting projects for agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, National Park Service, Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, or GSA.
- Background in water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and utility infrastructure.
- Experience serving in a combined Superintendent and SSHO capacity.
- Proficiency with scheduling, project controls, and field reporting processes.
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