Assistant Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Richmond, VA

1d•$85,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent on the Clark Water team coordinates field operations for designated project areas and/or self-performed and subcontracted trades. The role ensures construction work follows the project’s planned sequence and schedule, and implements and enforces applicable safety and quality control procedures. The position combines active field supervision with office work and requires working on active construction sites in varied weather, noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment. It is a demanding, high-performance role that may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, as well as responding to time-sensitive business needs or emergencies outside regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug tests are required.

Requirements

3 to 6 years of construction management experience in a field supervisory role.
Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others, including subcontractors and suppliers.
Working knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower.
Knowledge of safety and government regulations, such as OSHA, with a record of successful implementation on a job site.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, and sets direction and executes.
Ability to work actively on job sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, and reaching; and frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work extended hours when needed and respond to communications about time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools, including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate installation of work in accordance with contract documents, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work; track milestone dates and requirements.
Maintain thorough knowledge of the Contract Documents and the scope of work for assigned areas or trades.
Understand the duration of each activity.
Apply knowledge of equipment capabilities and develop plans for optimum utilization.
Know scheduled delivery dates for materials and equipment that directly affect assigned areas or trades.
Supervise field workforces to ensure work is completed cost-effectively; understand budgets and determine causes and remedies when costs deviate from budget, estimate, or reasonable expectations.
Implement the safety program, conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections, ensure compliance with company and government standards, take remedial action when needed, and establish hazard-recognition procedures for new activities.
Maintain thorough knowledge of company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, identify, hire, and retain outstanding talent for the Clark team.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.