Lead Self-Perform Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent to lead on-site water infrastructure construction teams. You will plan, coordinate, and manage field activities, ensuring safety, quality, and progress on large projects using our self-perform capabilities.

You’ll mentor crews, manage schedules and costs, review drawings, and enforce standards. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and collaboration across trades to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant construction experience; industrial treatment experience preferred.
• 2-year degree or equivalent technical training/experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor crews and foster collaboration.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills with a team-first approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and industry software (e.g., Bluebeam).
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise field crews including logistics, manpower, equipment, materials, schedules, and daily work plans.
• Maintain and distribute contract documents, addenda, RFIs, and field orders.
• Promote and enforce site safety in coordination with the Safety Department, including documented weekly inspections.
• Prepare daily reports detailing progress, conditions, conversations, and challenges.
• Hold subcontractors accountable to project plans, standards, and commitments.
• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Lead project quality control efforts including inspections, testing, and documentation.
• As needed, support field work directly (working foreman / hands-on role) depending on workload and project demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Bluebeam

Scheduling

Cost control

Teamwork

Mentoring

Mechanical aptitude

Technical training

Education

2-year construction-related degree

BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent to lead on-site water infrastructure construction teams. You will plan, coordinate, and manage field activities, ensuring safety, quality, and progress on large projects using our self-perform capabilities.

You’ll mentor crews, manage schedules and costs, review drawings, and enforce standards. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and collaboration across trades to deliver on time and within budget.