Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Richmond, VA

1d•$110,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a Superintendent on the Clark Water team, you will lead field operations to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure 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 sequencing work, managing jobsite logistics, tracking materials and personnel, developing and communicating schedules, and taking responsibility for delivering projects on schedule and within budget. You will manage, mentor, and develop team members; build relationships with project stakeholders and industry professionals; and represent the company professionally. The position also involves working knowledge of contracts and vendor agreements, contributing to staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and performance indicators, and participating in project close-out activities. The role is active and hands-on, with substantial time on construction sites as well as some office work. It requires flexibility for extended hours and responsiveness to time-sensitive issues or emergencies.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or 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 and/or wastewater treatment plant projects from start to finish.
At least 2 years of experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
In-depth knowledge of the construction process, 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 develop people and teams and build followership, sets direction, and executes.
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.
Flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to time-sensitive business needs or emergencies.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Successful completion of required pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts 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 a particular 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 verify 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 initiative and personal responsibility for delivering projects on schedule and on budget.
Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule, and communicate critical milestones to project stakeholders.
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 the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
Participate in developing and maintaining staff charts, general conditions, and project costs, and demonstrate understanding of project key performance indicators.
Participate in close-out activities, including punch lists and building operations training.
Use advanced problem-solving to overcome jobsite obstacles, issues, and conflicts.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent for the Clark team.
Anticipate stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals to exceed their expectations.