Superintendent - Civil / Water / Wastewater

About the role

This is more than a project role. It is an opportunity to help build and shape a growing regional program with the backing of an established and strong company. Our near-term goal is to develop this into an annual operation with continued growth from there, and we are seeking leaders who want to play a key role in that journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution of water and wastewater and other civil construction projects, managing field operations, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality, sequencing, and schedule execution from mobilization through closeout.
• Lead day-to-day field operations for assigned projects.
• Cook up complex schedules, subcontractors, and high-risk activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, owners, inspectors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve field constraints, constructability issues, and production impacts proactively.
• Maintain field documentation including daily reports, inspections, RFIs, and change tracking.
• Support quality planning, inspections, punch list execution, and project turnover activities.
• Develop Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel through coaching and leadership.
• Contribute to estimating efforts.
• Identify and build strong client relationships and support repeat business opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong field leadership and operational execution experience.
• Ability to coordinate complex schedules, subcontractors, and high-risk activities.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and client service.
• Experience 5-10+ years of field supervision experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience leading civil, water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure-related construction projects.
• Demonstrated success providing overall project site ownership and leading self-perform operations, subcontractor coordination, safety, and schedule execution.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required; Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 strongly preferred/required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills

• Proficiency in Procore.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Navigational ability with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project; experience with Bluebeam.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

Pay

Tarlton offers competitive compensation packages tailored to individual performance and experience.

Schedule

Primarily on an active project site; frequent walking of work areas and coordination with crews and trades. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), exposure to weather and loud environments, and lifting/moving of 25-50 lbs. Work hours may vary by project and may include early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends. Travel is required. Projects will primarily be within the southeast Iowa and central Illinois region, with flexibility and readiness to support work outside the market as needed. Travel to and from St. Louis for initial onboarding and then as needed.

Tarlton Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development: Provides clear direction, sets expectations, holds others accountable, and develops team members through coaching and support.
• Stand Behind Our Word and Work: Follows through on commitments, takes ownership of results, and ensures work meets high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Cultivate Clients for Life: Builds trust-based relationships through responsiveness, clear communication, and understanding of client needs.
• Build a Safe and Caring Environment: Promotes a safety-first culture, proactively manages risks, and looks out for others.
• Gets the Job Done: Takes ownership, removes obstacles, prioritizes effectively, and drives work forward to achieve results.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly and works effectively across teams to build trust and alignment.
• Develops and Adapts: Seeks feedback, learns from experience, and adjusts to changing conditions and project needs.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Complex, high-impact projects with experienced teams.
• Strong partnership between field and project management.
• Safety-first culture and high standards of quality.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.
• A company proud to be STLMade and invested in the region.
• Let’s Build Together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tarlton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.