Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Washington, DC

1d•$110,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a Senior Superintendent in the Clark Water Group, you will lead field operations to ensure exceptional project delivery. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while fostering a culture of safety and quality. The role involves planning and coordinating construction activities, communicating with project stakeholders, developing team members, and managing risks and obstacles throughout water/wastewater projects. This is an active, hands-on position that involves significant time on construction sites as well as some office work. The role is physically demanding and requires frequent movement around active jobsites, work in varying weather and noise conditions, and flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or when urgent business needs arise. Employees are expected to follow Clark safety policies and applicable laws. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly screenings are required.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
At least 10 years of experience in water/wastewater projects with a general contractor, or equivalent industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
At least 4 years of experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
Experience successfully building water/wastewater projects from start to finish.
In-depth knowledge of construction processes, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively to multiple 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, collaborative, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to develop people and teams, set direction, and execute.
Ability to meet the physical demands of an active, hands-on role, including frequent standing and jobsite navigation; bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; effective communication; and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather and moderate to loud noise, including elevated or confined areas and around moving mechanical equipment, as well as in an office setting.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to communications when time-sensitive business needs or emergencies arise.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee timely, quality installation of contracted work for a project, scope, trade contractor, or project portion.
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 personal responsibility and initiative to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Develop, update, and communicate project schedules, including critical milestones, to stakeholders.
Communicate schedules to contractors and stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary meetings to secure buy-in.
Manage, mentor, and develop team members.
Build strong relationships with project stakeholders and represent the company professionally in meetings and other interactions.
Maintain working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
Participate in developing and maintaining staff charts, general conditions, and project costs, and understand project KPIs.
Participate in project closeout, including punch lists and building operations training.
Resolve jobsite obstacles, issues, and conflicts; identify long-term risks and advance plans to mitigate them.
Create a jobsite environment that inspires the team to perform at its best.
Attract, develop, and engage diverse talent while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture based on trust and respect.
Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and exceed their expectations.