Superintendent

Construction Superintendent Water/Wastewater

Northwest Suburbs MN Direct Hire $115000$135000

A well-established contractor specializing in water and wastewater treatment facilities is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead job-site operations. This is a working superintendent position that combines field supervision with hands-on construction responsibilities.

The Construction Superintendent will oversee safety scheduling quality productivity subcontractor coordination and communication among project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a dependable safety-focused leader with strong mechanical aptitude and experience in concrete construction process piping and municipal or industrial infrastructure projects.

Projects are located within a concentrated regional area resulting in little to no overnight travel.

Construction Superintendent Responsibilities

• Direct daily job-site activities ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and according to project plans specifications schedules and quality standards.
• Coordinate crews subcontractors materials equipment inspections and other on-site construction activities.
• Implement and enforce company safety programs conduct safety meetings and identify or correct potentially hazardous working conditions.
• Monitor project progress complete field reports track employee timecards and communicate scheduling or production concerns.
• Collaborate with project managers engineers owners inspectors subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Perform hands-on construction work as needed including concrete forming and finishing process piping installation chemical-feed system installation and carpentry.

Construction Superintendent Qualifications

• At least 10 years of construction experience in water/wastewater municipal industrial heavy civil or a closely related field.
• At least two years of construction supervisory or crew-leadership experience.
• Experience with concrete forming and finishing for flatwork and walls; experience with Symons forms is preferred.
• Experience installing ductile iron process piping mechanical systems chemical-feed systems or similar equipment.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings specifications schedules critical-path requirements and material needs.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record; Class A CDL is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of construction means methods sequencing and job-site safety practices.
• Ability to lead motivate mentor and manage employees and subcontractors.
• Strong planning organization problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to perform construction-related math and complex calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam along with basic scheduling software knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented resourceful and proactive approach.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly work in active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 30 feet.
• Ability to perform field work in addition to supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Paid time off and vacation pay
• Paid major holidays
• Health insurance with an option for a fully employer-paid employee premium
• Dental vision life and disability insurance options
• Retirement plan with company match