Assistant Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent on the Clark Water team coordinates field operations for assigned project areas and/or self-performed and subcontracted trades. The role ensures construction work follows the project’s planned sequence and schedule and enforces applicable safety and quality-control procedures. This is an active, hands-on position with substantial time on construction sites, as well as some office work. The work environment includes changing weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The role requires flexibility and a significant commitment, including extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and responsiveness to time-sensitive matters or emergencies. Clark requires a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and conducts random quarterly fitness-for-duty tests. Clark describes a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits. The stated base salary range is $85,000–$185,000; compensation may vary based on factors including education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

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 construction processes, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower.
Knowledge of safety and government regulations, such as OSHA, and demonstrated success implementing them on a job site.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to build people and teams and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on one’s feet frequently and navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; perform bending, kneeling, and reaching; and work in elevated or confined areas.
Ability to work extended hours when needed, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to business needs outside regular hours.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline; preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of construction management software and tools, including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate installation of work according to contract documents, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work.
Track project milestones and understand the requirements and activity durations needed to achieve them.
Understand contract documents and the scope of work for assigned areas or trades.
Apply knowledge of equipment capabilities and plan for efficient utilization.
Track scheduled delivery dates for materials and equipment that affect assigned areas or trades.
Supervise field personnel to ensure work is completed cost-effectively and understand the budgets for supervised work.
Identify causes of costs that are out of line with budgets, estimates, or reasonable expectations, and develop remedies.
Implement the safety program and conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections.
Take remedial action when safety issues arise and establish hazard-recognition procedures at the start of each new activity.
Maintain thorough knowledge of company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
Maintain productive working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Identify and build relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and retaining industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all work locations.
Monitor and respond to communications when required for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.