Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group•Philadelphia, PA

20d

About The Position

As a Superintendent, you will lead field operations to deliver exceptional projects for clients. 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 includes planning and coordinating jobsite work, managing and developing teams, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and contributing to project cost, schedule, and close-out activities. It also involves building relationships with industry professionals and recruiting and retaining talent. This is an active, hands-on position with significant time spent on construction sites and additional time in an office setting. The work can involve varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, moving mechanical equipment, and physically demanding activity. The role requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular hours. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
At least 7 years of experience working on large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
Experience successfully building Water Treatment Plant or Wastewater Treatment Plant projects from start to finish.
At least 2 years of experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
In-depth knowledge of construction processes, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences.
Working 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 work on active job sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, and reaching; and frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular hours.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and compliance with random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee timely, high-quality installation of contracted work for a project or assigned scope, trade contractor, or project portion.
Promote a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and trade contractors, and conduct regular safety inspections for compliance with company, contract, and government regulations.
Create and manage plans to sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track 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 the project schedule and critical milestones to project stakeholders.
Manage, mentor, and develop team members.
Build strong relationships with project stakeholders and represent the company professionally in internal and external 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 key performance indicators.
Participate in close-out activities, including punch lists and building operations training.
Use advanced problem-solving to address obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, identify, hire, and retain industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all work locations.
Monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention to time-sensitive matters or emergencies.