Senior Superintendent- Water/wastewater Construction

Lvi-Associates; South Dakota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Travel accommodations and per diem

Long-term career growth with a heavy-c

Regional impact on municipal projects

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a traveling Senior Superintendent to oversee water and wastewater project construction across the Upper Midwest. The role demands hands-on leadership of crews, subcontractors, and self-performed work with strict adherence to safety and schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of plant construction experience, knowledge of utilities, and a proven record of delivering complex infrastructure on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience on water and wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Experience with water and wastewater plant construction, including concrete, piping, and equipment installation.
• Knowledge of underground utilities and site coordination.
• Self-perform construction experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple trades.
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Upper Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from project startup through completion.
• Lead field crews, subcontractors, and craft personnel while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Coordinate daily operations, manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor project schedules and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Work closely with project managers, owners, engineers, and inspectors.
• Conduct site meetings, safety briefings, and quality control inspections.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Assist with planning and execution of self-performed work activities including civil, concrete, mechanical, and underground utility scopes.

Job description

Senior Superintendent- Water/wastewater Construction (PR/614696) South Dakota, USA

Salary: USD120000 - USD140000 per year

Our client is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities across the Upper Midwest. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional who enjoys managing complex infrastructure projects, leading field teams, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires extensive travel throughout the upper midwest. We are looking for individuals with a strong background in water and wastewater treatment plant construction, particularly those who have worked for self-performing contractors and understand how to manage field operations, crews, subcontractors, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from project startup through completion.


• Lead field crews, subcontractors, and craft personnel while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.


• Coordinate daily operations, manpower, equipment, and materials.


• Monitor project schedules and ensure milestones are achieved.


• Work closely with project managers, owners, engineers, and inspectors.


• Conduct site meetings, safety briefings, and quality control inspections.


• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.


• Assist with planning and execution of self-performed work activities including civil, concrete, mechanical, and underground utility scopes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience on water and wastewater treatment plant projects.


• Strong understanding of treatment plant construction including structural concrete, process piping, equipment installation, and underground utilities.


• Experience managing projects ranging from municipal treatment plant upgrades to new facility construction.


• Self-perform construction experience strongly preferred.


• Ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple trades simultaneously.


• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.


• Strong communication and leadership skills.


• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Upper Midwest.

Preferred Experience

• Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)


• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)


• Pump Stations


• Lift Stations


• Process Mechanical Installation


• Underground Utilities


• Excavation and Earthwork

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package


• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance


• Travel accommodations and per diem


• Long-term career growth with a respected heavy civil and water infrastructure contractor


• Opportunity to work on impactful municipal infrastructure projects throughout the region