Area Superintendent

MWH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan (company matching up to 4%

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Holiday program

Job summary

MWH Constructors seeks an Area Superintendent to lead field operations on a critical wastewater treatment plant project in Austin, TX. You will drive execution, maintain safety excellence, and ensure schedule performance to deliver high-quality infrastructure for the community.

The role requires leadership of staff and subcontractors, coordination with engineering and project management, and strong emphasis on safety, quality, and efficient resource use.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervising heavy civil construction and managing subcontractors.
• Knowledge across civil, mechanical, electrical disciplines.
• Experience with cost control and scheduling concepts (CPM).

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and subcontractors to ensure on-schedule work per standards.
• Maintain zero-accident safety; ensure training and orientations are completed.
• Represent MWH on-site in meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Plan and supervise activities; review methods, manpower, materials, and hours.
• Coordinate work across teams; align with drawings and schedule.
• Identify and resolve productivity or interface issues promptly.
• Monitor safety compliance and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Ensure material, equipment, and inspections support schedule needs.
• Review daily plans to prepare safe, efficient next-day work.

Skills

Heavy civil

Subcontractor mgmt

CPM scheduling

Cost control

Team leadership

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Area Superintendent to lead field operations on a critical wastewater treatment plant project in Austin, Texas. This key leadership role is responsible for driving project execution, ensuring safety excellence, maintaining schedule performance, and delivering high-quality construction outcomes that support essential water infrastructure for the community.

Essential Functions

• Provide direction to staff and subcontractors to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.
• Maintain safe conduct of MWHC employees and subcontractors to ensure a zero-accident project. Ensure all site personnel meet minimum safety requirements (e.g. training, orientations, tools and equipment).
• Solely represent MWHC on-site for meetings and discussions with clients, local agencies and subcontractors.
• Plan and supervise employees and subcontractors’ activities. Includes reviewing method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documenting actual hours worked.
• Coordinate assigned work with the work of employees and different subcontractors.
• Maintain liaison with engineering and project management to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Actively resolve construction problems (e.g. lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintain liaison with other departments to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support subcontractors and project schedule.
• Review employee and subcontractors’ daily activity plans to assure that requisite personnel, equipment and supplies are in place to assure that the following days work will be conducted in a safe manner with minimal wasted effort.
• Inspect work to ensure quality and project specifications are met.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of all site workers by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's direction.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising/managing heavy civil construction projects and managing subcontractors and/or craft.
• Knowledge of all construction disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Cost control, manpower planning and scheduling knowledge.
• Knowledge of computer systems and programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Working understanding of CPM scheduling techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain outstanding relations with owner and subcontractors.
• Experience with project closeout and punchlist management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Special experience and expertise with water/wastewater projects.
• Safety-oriented, OSHA training.

Compensation

• Base salary will be $160,000 – $180,000, based on experience.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.