Project Superintendent

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent to lead on-site water/wastewater projects in the Gainesville area. You will supervise field crews, coordinate safety, quality control, schedules, and cost controls to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

You’ll apply strong leadership, communicate across teams, review shop drawings, and mentor crews while leveraging our self-perform capabilities to improve execution. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant construction experience.
• 2-year construction-related degree or equivalent training.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proficient with Excel; familiarity with Bluebeam/on-site software.
• Experience in scheduling and cost control.

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 weekly inspections.
• Prepare daily progress 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 (hands-on role) depending on workload.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Bluebeam

Education

2-year construction-related degree

BS in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred)

Job description

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings:1

Summary

We are growing and seeking a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent to join our construction team. In this role, you will lead and oversee self-perform water/wastewater treatment construction activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.

As a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent, you will plan, coordinate, and manage all on-site construction activities for large-scale water infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in using our self-perform capabilities to enhance quality control, project performance, and overall execution. Your leadership will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to our standard of excellence.

Why Choose Baker Water?
Baker Water, a division of Baker Construction, builds critical water infrastructure across the country. You’ll be part of a national team serving as the general contractor, helping bring together people, partners, and trades to deliver complex, essential facilities. The work spans the full life of a project, so you’re not just contributing to one phase. You are a part of something bigger from start to finish. Guided by Baker’s values of People, Honor, and Grit, you’ll find a place where your effort matters and your voice is valued. If you have ambition and drive, Baker offers the opportunity and support to take your career as far as you want it to go.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key 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.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of relevant construction experience; industrial treatment experience preferred.
• 2-year construction-related 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.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.