General Superintendent - Water/Wastewater

Slayden; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Slayden Constructors Inc. seeks a General Superintendent to lead large water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Oregon. You will enforce safety plans, coordinate with multiple teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality through field engineering and progress reporting.

The role requires 5+ years supervising water/wastewater projects, strong coordination, subcontractor negotiations, and broad construction discipline knowledge. A proactive leader will drive efficiency and safety on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising water or wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Coordinate between project team members while maintaining accountability.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and foster a positive working environment and culture.
• Calmly react to real-time problems and identify solutions.
• Knowledge of all construction disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical).
• Cost control, manpower planning and scheduling knowledge.
• Knowledge of computer systems and programs (MS Word, Excel).
• Experience with project closeout and punch list management.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the job specific Health & Safety Plan.
• Hold daily morning coordination meetings with superintendents and project staff.
• Establish and sequence weekly construction activities and relay to project team.
• Coordinate and schedule between different work areas, superintendents and subcontractors. Provide 3 week look ahead schedules on a weekly basis.
• Be aware of all RFIs, submittals and other change documentation impacting the work.
• Audit subcontractor daily reports and prepare a comprehensive Daily Report for the work being performed.
• Provide and sign-off on required permits (e.g. confined space, hot work, excavation).
• Coordinate the development of field engineering drawings such as concrete lift drawings, mechanical shop drawings, clash detection, 3D modeling, etc.
• Prepare and coordinate Method of Procedure (MOP) submittals to the client.
• Be accountable for self-perform labor production rates and efficiency.
• Provide quantities installed & review weekly labor production reports.
• Assist the Project Manager in monthly budget forecast.
• Manage Company owned & rental construction equipment.
• Prepare & Review Work Plans.
• Coordinate with project scheduler providing weekly updates to build into the progress schedule.
• Attend Owner/Engineer weekly construction progress meetings

Skills

Project supervision

Team coordination

Subcontractor negotiation

Problem solving

Cost control

Scheduling

MS Word

Excel

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a General Superintendent to support large wastewater infrastructure projects in Oregon.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, positively impacting local communities. Grow your career with a team committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

• Enforce the job specific Health & Safety Plan.
• Hold daily morning coordination meetings with superintendents and project staff.
• Establish and sequence weekly construction activities and relay to project team.
• Coordinate and schedule between different work areas, superintendents and subcontractors. Provide 3 week look ahead schedules on a weekly basis.
• Be aware of all RFIs, submittals and other change documentation impacting the work.
• Audit subcontractor daily reports and prepare a comprehensive Daily Report for the work being performed.
• Provide and sign-off on required permits (e.g. confined space, hot work, excavation).
• Coordinate the development of field engineering drawings such as concrete lift drawings, mechanical shop drawings, clash detection, 3D modeling, etc.
• Prepare and coordinate Method of Procedure (MOP) submittals to the client.
• Be accountable for self-perform labor production rates and efficiency.
• Provide quantities installed & review weekly labor production reports.
• Assist the Project Manager in monthly budget forecast.
• Manage Company owned & rental construction equipment.
• Prepare & Review Work Plans.
• Coordinate with project scheduler providing weekly updates to build into the progress schedule.
• Attend Owner/Engineer weekly construction progress meetings

Basic Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience supervising/managing water or wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Strong ability to coordinate between and encourage project team members while also maintaining accountability.
• Ability to negotiate with subcontractors and facilitate a positive working environment and culture.
• Ability to calmly react to real-time problems and identify solutions.
• 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.).
• Experience with Project closeout and punch list management.

Preferred Qualifications

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