Industrial Superintendent

Description JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through. OUR OPENING We're looking for an Industrial Field Superintendent to lead on-site construction for treatment plants, lift stations, and related civil/process infrastructure. In this role, you'll oversee concrete, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process piping work—translating design intent into systems built to run reliably for decades. You'll work hand-in-hand with the Project Manager and field crews, setting the tone for safety, quality, and teamwork on every job site. WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS AN INDUSTRIAL SUPERINTENDENT? Lead daily field operations on water/wastewater projects ranging from $5M–$100MDevelop short-interval schedules tied to commissioning milestones and process equipment deliveriesCoordinate excavation, shoring, structural concrete, process piping, and yard piping sequencesWork with design engineers to interpret P&IDs, flow diagrams, and mechanical layoutsManage equipment setting and precision alignment for clarifiers, blowers, pumps, mixers, and other treatment componentsOversee subcontractor scopes including electrical, I&C, HVAC, coatings, and specialty process suppliersLead a 'Zero-Injury' safety culture—conduct daily Job Safety Analyses and weekly toolbox talksEnforce confined-space, trenching, rigging, and lock-out/tag-out procedures per OSHA 1926 Subpart YImplement quality control plans specific to structural concrete, coating systems, and pipe pressure testingWitness startup, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems alongside OEM repsMaintain redlines and as-builts reflecting actual field installation for owner turnoverConduct daily coordination meetings with foremen and subcontractors to align manpower and sequencingMaintain detailed daily reports tracking manpower, equipment hours, quantities placed, and safety observationsMentor field engineers, foremen, and craftworkers; build a high-performing, cohesive field team Requirements EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred7–12 years of progressive field supervision in water/wastewater treatment facility, manufacturing, or food & beverage industriesProven leadership of self-perform concrete and piping crewsExperience managing subcontractors in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation tradesFamiliarity with startup, commissioning, and punch-list closure for process systems Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Needed Deep understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes and the interaction of civil, mechanical, and electrical systemsAbility to read and coordinate P&IDs, shop drawings, and structural detailsStrong planning and sequencing abilities for equipment installations, pipe runs, and shutdown coordinationSkilled in field documentation, RFIs, and coordination with design engineersProficient with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft OfficeAble to embrace Journey Group's core valuesExcellent communication and leadership skills; able to maintain relationships with clients and public agenciesAble to think independently, problem solve, and maintain a high degree of professionalismValid driver's license and ability to travel to regional job sites WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS Primarily field-based on active construction sites and operating plantsRegular exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, and process-related hazardsMust be able to consistently move about on foot, particularly on job sites with unfinished and uneven surfacesMust be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistentlyMust be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time occasionally depending on the taskMust be able to transfer materials ranging from the ground to overhead, up to 50 lbs., frequentlyMust be able to safely use hand and power toolsPeriodic travel required for multi-site project support Benefits You Will Experience With Journey Group At Journey Group, we offer a variety of different perks and benefits. We offer competitive pay, annual review with pay increase opportunity, annual bonus, and Spanish/English bilingual premium pay. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, flex spending account, health savings account with a company match, short term disability, employer paid long term disability, along with a wellness program. We want our employees to maintain a work life balance, so we offer paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave. As an Industrial Project Superintendent, you will be eligible for a company provided cell phone and clothing allowance. OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU! If you are ready to join our mission of positively impacting lives by building community, please submit a resume online or stop in and fill out an application at 4500 W 58th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.