Project Superintendent - Baker Water

Baker Construction•Louisville, KY

17d

About The Position

Baker Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent to join its construction team at Baker Water, a division of Baker Construction. The role leads and oversees self-perform water and wastewater treatment construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. The superintendent plans, coordinates, and manages on-site construction activities for large-scale water infrastructure projects, using self-perform capabilities to support quality control, project performance, and execution. The role helps deliver projects on time, within budget, and to Baker’s standards. Depending on workload and project demands, the superintendent may also directly support field work in a working-foreman or hands-on capacity. Baker Water serves as the general contractor for critical water infrastructure projects across the country, coordinating people, partners, and trades throughout the life of each project. The company describes its culture as guided by the values of People, Honor, and Grit, and highlights professional growth, development, and opportunities to contribute to significant projects.

Requirements

8–10 years of relevant construction experience; industrial treatment experience is preferred.
A two-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training or experience.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor crews and foster collaboration.
Working knowledge of project scheduling and cost control.
Excellent communication skills and a team-first approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and industry software such as Bluebeam.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Industrial treatment construction experience.
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise field crews, including logistics, manpower, equipment, materials, schedules, and daily work plans.
Maintain and distribute contract documents, addenda, RFIs, and field orders.
Promote and enforce site safety in coordination with the Safety Department, including conducting documented weekly inspections.
Prepare daily reports detailing progress, conditions, conversations, and challenges.
Hold subcontractors accountable to project plans, standards, and commitments.
Review and approve shop drawings and submittals for compliance with specifications.
Lead project quality-control efforts, including inspections, testing, and documentation.
Support field work directly in a working-foreman or hands-on role as needed, depending on workload and project demands.