Project Superintendent - Baker Water

Baker Construction•Knoxville, TN

12d

About The Position

Baker Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent for its Baker Water construction team. The position leads and oversees self-perform water and wastewater treatment construction activities, planning and managing on-site work for large-scale water infrastructure projects. The superintendent uses the company's self-perform capabilities to support quality control, project performance, and overall execution, helping deliver projects safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to company standards. The role includes coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, schedules, and daily work plans, and may involve hands-on field work depending on project demands. Baker Water is a division of Baker Construction that builds water infrastructure across the country. The team serves as general contractor and coordinates people, partners, and trades to deliver complex facilities through the full life of a project.

Requirements

8–10 years of relevant construction experience.
A 2-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training or experience.
Strong leadership skills and 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 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 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.