Senior Superintendent- Water/wastewater Construction
Traveling Superintendent - Water/Wastewater Construction
Our client is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities across the Upper Midwest. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional who enjoys managing complex infrastructure projects, leading field teams, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires extensive travel throughout the upper midwest. We are looking for individuals with a strong background in water and wastewater treatment plant construction, particularly those who have worked for self-performing contractors and understand how to manage field operations, crews, subcontractors, and project schedules.
Responsibilities
- Manage all on-site construction activities from project startup through completion.
- Lead field crews, subcontractors, and craft personnel while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
- Coordinate daily operations, manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Monitor project schedules and ensure milestones are achieved.
- Work closely with project managers, owners, engineers, and inspectors.
- Conduct site meetings, safety briefings, and quality control inspections.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.
- Assist with planning and execution of self-performed work activities including civil, concrete, mechanical, and underground utility scopes.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Superintendent experience on water and wastewater treatment plant projects.
- Strong understanding of treatment plant construction including structural concrete, process piping, equipment installation, and underground utilities.
- Experience managing projects ranging from municipal treatment plant upgrades to new facility construction.
- Self-perform construction experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple trades simultaneously.
- Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Upper Midwest.
Preferred Experience
- Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
- Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
- Pump Stations
- Lift Stations
- Process Mechanical Installation
- Underground Utilities
- Structural Concrete
- Excavation and Earthwork
- Site Civil Construction
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Travel accommodations and per diem
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term career growth with a respected heavy civil and water infrastructure contractor
- Opportunity to work on impactful municipal infrastructure projects throughout the region
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