Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Superintendent leads field operations to ensure exceptional project delivery, overseeing self-performed and contracted work in compliance with contract documents and project schedules while fostering a culture of safety and quality. The role involves planning and coordinating work, managing jobsite logistics and resources, developing and communicating schedules, and ensuring work meets project and company standards. The Superintendent mentors team members, builds relationships with project stakeholders, participates in project cost and close-out activities, and contributes to recruiting and winning future work. This is an active, hands-on role with substantial time on construction sites and some office work. Site work includes exposure to varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The position requires physical activity such as frequent standing and navigating stairs, ladders, and uneven terrain; bending, kneeling, reaching; and lifting or carrying materials. The role also includes a demanding, high-performance environment and flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or deadlines, as well as responding to time-sensitive business needs or emergencies outside regular hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required.

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 commercial construction projects.
Experience successfully building high-rise residential, mixed-use, or higher education 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 effectively communicating plans to 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, and able to set direction and 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 visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Willingness to complete pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee the timely and quality installation of contracted work for a total project or a particular scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project.
Promote a culture of safety and quality among 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 within budget.
Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule, including critical milestones, to project stakeholders.
Manage, mentor, and develop team members.
Build 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 understand project KPIs.
Participate in close-out activities, including punch lists and building operations training.
Solve problems and overcome obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win work.
Recruit, identify, hire, and retain industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals to exceed their expectations.