Water & Wastewater Superintendent

PCL Construction•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together. At PCL Civil Constructors, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry. We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career. As a Water & Wastewater Superintendent for PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. in St Petersburg, Florida, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex treatment plants and underground utility systems that strengthen community infrastructure. The Water & Wastewater Superintendent oversees the construction, installation, and coordination of water transmission, wastewater conveyance, treatment plant structures, and underground utilities. This role requires expertise in large‑diameter pipe installation, pump stations, mechanical equipment setting, concrete structures, and coordination with municipalities, engineers, and inspectors. The Superintendent ensures safe, high‑quality work while driving production and maintaining alignment with project schedules and specifications.

Requirements

Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline. NCSO designation required (IND); enrollment in the Gold Seal program (CDN) preferred.
10 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
Understanding of project scope and ability to apply intermediate-complex engineering principles and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules.
Proficient understanding of and ability to apply logic to the schedule to build a plan using scheduling software.
Ability to coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work (OFW) and trade contractors with three-week lookahead schedules.
Thorough understanding of productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.
Thorough understanding of contract language and with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/legislation.
Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work, and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internal operational systems.

Responsibilities

Works with project manager to ensure implementation of PCL’s safety program, including integrating PCL’s safety program into all site plans and procedures and adhering to all safety and record keeping requirements.
Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team including direct and indirect reports.
Effectively communicates with own forces and trades and ensures that performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
Consistently collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively manages potential problems, work interferences and schedule conflicts/setbacks.
Liaises between field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
Liaises with client, other site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
Visualizes an entire project, plans, and creates the complete project schedule, identifies the critical path, and anticipates constructability issues.
Develops and implements Project Execution Plan (PEP) and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
Creates, maintains, and executes the project plan and schedule, and ensures compliance with budget and quality.
Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts and develops a plan that identifies and mitigates risks and maximizes opportunities to ensure that all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels are met.
Maintains project administration correspondence and complies with documentation requirements.
Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions