Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

As a Senior Superintendent in the Clark Water Group, you will lead field operations to deliver exceptional water/wastewater projects. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while promoting a culture of safety and quality. The role includes planning and sequencing work, managing jobsite logistics, coordinating contractors and stakeholders, developing and communicating schedules, and overseeing project performance from construction through closeout. You will lead, mentor, and develop team members; build relationships with project stakeholders and industry professionals; and contribute to recruiting and retaining talent. This senior-level role also involves addressing project risks and obstacles, supporting business development, representing the company professionally, and helping ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations. This is an active, hands-on role that involves frequent work on construction sites and time in an office. The work may involve uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, elevated or confined areas, moving mechanical equipment, varied weather, and moderate to loud noise. Physical activities include frequent standing and movement, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Office work may require prolonged sitting. The role requires flexibility for extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, and responsiveness to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug tests are required.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
10+ years of experience in water/wastewater projects with a general contractor, or equivalent industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
4+ years of experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
Experience successfully building water/wastewater projects from start to finish.
In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across audiences and stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations, such as OSHA.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to build people, teams, and followership, able to set direction, and able to execute.
Ability to perform active, hands-on work on job sites, including frequent standing and movement, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools, including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6.

Responsibilities

Oversee timely, quality installation of contracted work for a project or assigned scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project.
Promote a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and trade contractors, and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with company, contract, and government regulations.
Create and manage plans for sequencing work, jobsite logistics, and tracking materials and personnel.
Ensure work meets project and company quality standards.
Take initiative and personal responsibility for delivering projects on schedule and on budget.
Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule, and maintain command of critical schedule milestones with stakeholders.
Communicate schedules effectively with contractors and stakeholders, and lead multidisciplinary meetings to gain alignment on the project schedule.
Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-functioning team.
Cultivate strong relationships with project stakeholders.
Represent the company and team professionally in internal and external meetings and interactions.
Maintain working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
Participate in developing and maintaining staff charts, general conditions, and project costs, and demonstrate understanding of project KPIs.
Participate in closeout activities, including punch lists and building operations training.
Address jobsite obstacles, issues, and conflicts through advanced problem-solving; identify long-term risks and advance the project plan to mitigate them.
Create a project site environment that inspires the team to perform at its best.
Attract, develop, and engage diverse talent by fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture based on trust and respect.
Proactively develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, identify, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals to exceed expectations.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications as needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.