Project Superintendent - Baker Water

Baker Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent to lead water and wastewater treatment construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will supervise field crews, manage schedules, review submittals, and enforce site safety in coordination with our Safety Department. 8–10 years of relevant construction experience is required; a 2-year degree or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of construction experience, industrial treatment preferred.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Experience in scheduling and cost control.
• Excellent communication with a team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise field crews, logistics, manpower, and schedules.
• Maintain and distribute contract documents, RFIs, and field orders.
• Promote site safety and conduct weekly inspections.
• Prepare daily progress reports detailing conditions and challenges.
• Hold subcontractors accountable to plans and standards.
• Approve shop drawings and submittals for spec compliance.
• Lead quality control inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Provide hands-on support when workload demands require.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety leadership

Mentoring crews

Project scheduling

Cost control

Education

2-year construction degree

BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Self-Perform Treatment Plant Superintendent – Lead and oversee self-perform water/wastewater treatment construction activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.

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.

Travel: Up to 25%.

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.