Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group · Lorton, VA · Today

Management$110k–$225k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Senior Superintendent in the Clark Water Group oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is in compliance with contract documents and the project schedule.

Responsibilities

Supervise the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work of either the total project or a particular scope(s), subcontractor(s), or other portion(s) of the project
Provide on-the-job training opportunities for Assistant Superintendents and Project/Office Engineers
Develop a plan for sequence of work, develop project schedule, and plan and organize project work to assure all work is in place in accordance with contract documents
Have working knowledge of owner contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Know the scheduled delivery dates for all critical path material and equipment
Update project schedule monthly and in accordance with contract documents
Control field costs for Clark and subcontract work
Supervise field work force to assure all work is put in place in the most cost-efficient manner
Schedule and monitor field productivity
Implement safety program and conduct regular safety inspections
Assist in resolution of scope conflicts and participate in project management functions
Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner and participate in marketing proposals and presentations

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant experience is required.

8-10+ years of water/wastewater construction experience with a large-scale commercial contractor or equivalent industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Experience building federal or government projects successfully from start to finish
In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower, etc.
Demonstrated ability to lead field operations and working knowledge of applicable regulations (i.e., OSHA)
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams & followership, sets direction and executes

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

This is an active, hands-on role that requires being on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings. You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress.

Company Culture and Benefits

Clark Construction is a demanding, high-performance environment that requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program.