Senior Superintendent (WWTP)

Senior Superintendent, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)Position OverviewResponsible for directing and executing construction, commissioning, and startup of wastewater treatment plants and associated water infrastructure. The Senior Superintendent ensures safe, ontime, onbudget delivery, adherence to technical specifications, regulatory compliance, and high quality standards across complex projects including pump stations, pipelines, levees, dredging, and stormwater management systems. Acts as the primary on-site leader, coordinating crews, subcontractors, agencies, and stakeholders from preconstruction through turnover.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide daytoday onsite leadership and supervision for WWTP construction, commissioning, and startup activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.Manage construction of pump stations, treatment process tanks, clarifiers, tertiary systems, and associated mechanical and electrical systems; lead commissioning and startup efforts.Oversee wastewater and water pipeline installation using open cut and trenchless methods (HDD, pipe bursting), including manhole and structure construction, valve and hydraulic installations, and rehabilitation/lining operations.Plan, direct and monitor earthworks, grading, soil compaction, riprap/bank stabilization, levee and canal works, dredging operations, erosion and sediment control, and site dewatering/bypass pumping.Coordinate heavy equipment operations (dozers, excavators, cranes), material deliveries, site layout and surveying activities; enforce confined space and heavy equipment safety protocols.Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project; coordinate sequencing, temporary works, and critical path activities to meet milestones.Prepare and control project budgets, track costs, manage change orders, and support contract administration and procurement activities.Implement QA/QC inspection programs and materials testing (ASTM, AASHTO), review geotechnical investigation findings, and ensure construction conforms to drawings and specifications.Manage permitting compliance (Clean Water Act 404/401, NPDES/SWPPP, local permits) and coordinate NEPA/CEQA, agency inspections, and stakeholder liaison throughout construction and commissioning.Lead installation, testing and integration of SCADA/telemetry, instrumentation, and water quality monitoring/sampling systems during commissioning.Supervise subcontractor performance, resource allocation, workforce development, and onsite training; promote a culture of safety (OSHA compliance, confined space, OSHA 10/30) and continuous improvement.Document site activities, produce progress reports, maintain asbuilt records, oversee punchlists and turnover packages for owner acceptance.QualificationsBachelors degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management or related engineering field; equivalent construction experience considered.Minimum 10 years of heavy civil or water/wastewater construction experience with at least 5 years in a senior superintendent or lead field role on WWTP and related infrastructure projects.Demonstrated technical knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment processes, water treatment, pump station construction and commissioning, and pipeline installation methods.Proficiency with trenchless technologies (HDD, pipe bursting), dewatering/bypass pumping, erosion and sediment control, dredging, riprap and bank stabilization, and levee/canal construction.Experience with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), construction management, budgeting and cost control, change order management, and contract administration.Familiarity with HECRAS, HECHMS, EPA SWMM, SCADA/telemetry systems, GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and instrumentation used for water quality monitoring.Knowledge of permitting and regulatory frameworks including Clean Water Act 404/401, NPDES/SWPPP, NEPA/CEQA coordination, and local permit processes.Working knowledge of materials standards (AASHTO, ASTM), common pipe materials (HDPE, PVC, ductile iron), manhole/structure construction, valves and hydraulic installations.Certifications preferred: PE license or professional registration, PMP or CCM; OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30; confined space entry and other site safety certifications.Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder and agency liaison skills; proven ability to manage subcontractors, resolve field issues, and drive teams to meet quality and schedule goals.Ability to read and interpret geotechnical reports, shop drawings, and technical specifications; competency in QA/QC inspection and materials testing oversight.Willingness to work on active construction sites, travel between project locations, and support extended hours during critical construction and commissioning phases.BenefitsVacation/PTOMedicalDentalVision401kBonusRelocationTelecommute