Senior Water & Wastewater Project Superintendent

Appleton Finn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Job summary

Appleton Finn in Atlanta is seeking a Water & Wastewater Superintendent to oversee field operations on major infrastructure projects across the Atlanta area. You will lead crews and subcontractors, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.

The role requires at least 6 years in construction, strong scheduling and costs control, and the ability to interpret civil, structural, and piping drawings. OSHA 30 and plant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 years of construction experience.
• Experience on water, wastewater, heavy civil, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, sequencing, manpower planning, and cost control.
• Ability to interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and piping drawings.
• Experience managing self-perform crews and subcontractors.
• OSHA 30 and treatment plant construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations, personnel, subcontractors, equipment, and site logistics.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, look-ahead plans, and production goals.
• Coordinate work with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Oversee treatment facilities, pump stations, structural concrete, underground utilities, piping, and equipment.
• Monitor productivity, labor, materials, equipment, and project costs.
• Identify field risks, constructability issues, and schedule impacts.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections and coordinate testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Maintain daily reports, manpower records, timecards, and progress documentation.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, Field Engineers, and craft personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Drawing interpretation

Subcontractor management

Self-perform crews

OSHA 30

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Appleton Finn in Atlanta is seeking a Water & Wastewater Superintendent to oversee field operations on major infrastructure projects across the Atlanta area. You will lead crews and subcontractors, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.

The role requires at least 6 years in construction, strong scheduling and costs control, and the ability to interpret civil, structural, and piping drawings. OSHA 30 and plant experience are preferred.