Superintendent - Water/Wastewater Treatment Construction

About the role

An established infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on water, wastewater, and municipal construction projects across the South Shore and Cape Cod. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating crews, subcontractors, materials, equipment, safety, quality, and daily production. The ideal candidate will have experience with treatment plants, pump stations, or similar municipal infrastructure. Candidates with strong experience working directly with towns, public agencies, engineers, and inspectors will also be considered.

The role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that support clean water and critical community infrastructure, to lead technically challenging municipal construction work, and to benefit from a stable project pipeline throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod. It is a long-term opportunity with an organization that values safety, quality, and experienced field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations from mobilization through closeout
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment
• Coordinate civil, concrete, mechanical, electrical, piping, and process-related scopes
• Develop short-term schedules and maintain project milestones
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract requirements
• Prepare RFIs and assist with change orders, takeoffs, and cost control
• Coordinate material purchasing, deliveries, site logistics, and workforce needs
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite
• Communicate with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, municipalities, and owners
• Track progress, manpower, production, and changing field conditions
• Support equipment installation, testing, start-up, commissioning, and closeout
• Mentor Foremen, Assistant Superintendents, and field personnel

Requirements

• Superintendent or field leadership experience in water/wastewater, pump stations, utilities, heavy civil, or municipal construction
• Familiarity with treatment facility construction or renovation is strongly preferred
• Experience working with municipalities, public agencies, engineers, and inspectors
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, safety, scheduling, and quality control
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple subcontractors on active projects
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 and Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License are preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to regional project sites

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Retirement plan
• Bonus potential
• Long-term career growth and professional development

Pay

Base salary range: $130,000 - $160,000, depending on experience.