Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations for water/wastewater projects. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while fostering a culture of safety and quality.

The role requires extensive experience in construction leadership, detailed scheduling, and effective communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater project experience with a general contractor or equivalent.
• 4+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and quality installation of contracted work for a project or scope.
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and trade contractors and conduct safety inspections.
• Create and manage a plan to sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel.
• Ensure high quality of work aligned with project standards.
• Deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
• Develop and communicate the project schedule and milestones to stakeholders.
• Lead multi-disciplinary meetings to gain buy-in on the project schedule.
• Mentor, develop, and lead project teams.
• Build strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Represent the company professionally in meetings and interactions.
• Understand owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Assist in developing staff charts, general conditions, and KPI awareness for the project.
• Participate in close-out activities including punch lists and operations training.
• Proactively identify risks and adapt plans to mitigate conflicts.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

FieldWire

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

As a Senior Superintendent in the Clark Water Group, you will leverage your capacity for innovation and problem-solving to lead field operations to ensure an exceptional project is delivered to our clients. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while also implementing a culture of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and quality installation of contracted work of either a total project or a particular scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and trade contractors and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure all work conditions are in compliance with company, contract, and government regulations
• Create and manage a plan to successfully sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel
• Ensure a high quality of work consistent with project and company standards
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to deliver a project on schedule and on budget
• Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule and exhibit a command of critical schedule milestones with all project stakeholders
• Communicate the schedule effectively with contractors and project stakeholders. Lead multi-disciplinary meetings to gain universal buy-in on the project schedule
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high functioning team
• Cultivate strong relationships with all project stakeholders
• Maintain professionalism while representing the company and team in internal and external meetings and interactions
• Possess working knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and demonstrate an understanding of key performance indicators (KPI) for the project
• Participate in close out activities including punch list and building operations training
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving capabilities in finding ways to overcome constant obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job. Identify long-term risks and find ways to advance the project plan to neutralize conflict and issues
• Create a project site environment that inspires the team to perform at their best
• A proven people leader with senior level experience in attracting, developing, and engaging diverse talent by fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture based on trust and respect
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people
• Exceed our stakeholders' expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater projects with a general contractor or equivalent industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• 4+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• Experience building water/wastewater projects successfully from start to finish
• In depth knowledge of the construction process to include scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences and stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations (i.e., OSHA)
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role:

This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment:

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of