Superintendent (Wastewater)

Satterfield & Pontikes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Fuel card

Company paid cell phone

Per diem and housing allowance for out

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead municipal water and wastewater projects valued at $5M+.

You will oversee field operations, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, and ensure safety, schedule adherence, and contract compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in earthwork, utilities, reinforced concrete, and mechanical installations, plus a proven ability to work with municipalities, engineers, and public

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Superintendent on municipal water and/or wastewater projects valued at $5M+.
• Minimum 7+ years of water/wastewater, underground utility, treatment plant, pump station, or heavy civil construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, reinforced concrete structures, mechanical installations, and site development.
• Experience working with municipalities, MUDs, utility districts, engineers, and public owners.
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and daily reporting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build, train, and retain field personnel.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and remain onsite for out-of-town projects throughout Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations and coordinate subcontractors to meet safety, schedule, and quality goals.
• Develop and implement pre-job plans and site utilization strategies.
• Review subcontractor pay applications to confirm progress aligns with work completed.
• Manage project schedules, costs, and closeout activities per contract documents.
• Maintain the project Quality Control Program and site safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation: daily reports, weekly/monthly updates, look-ahead schedules.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Description

Due to Eagle Contracting's continued growth and expansion, we are adding an experienced Superintendent to our Houston, TX team. We consistently manage 2-5 active projects throughout the Houston area, including pump stations, lift stations, and major rehabilitation projects. Project values range from $2 million to $10 million. In this role, you will lead field operations, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with quality and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in municipal water and wastewater construction and a proven ability to lead large-scale infrastructure projects.

What We Offer

• Annual performance bonuses
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance
• Fuel card
• Company paid cell phone
• Per diem and housing allowance for out-of-town assignments
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain safety standards through effective planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation
• Manage project planning activities, including development and execution of pre-job plans
• Determine construction methods and sequencing to support successful project delivery
• Develop and maintain project Site Utilization Plans
• Review equipment requirements and coordinate needs with the Project Manager
• Review monthly subcontractor pay applications to ensure progress aligns with completed work
• Coordinate, expedite, and manage subcontractors and vendors to maintain project schedules
• Identify and resolve construction challenges proactively while minimizing schedule impacts
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and cost tracking records
• Review weekly labor reports and monthly job cost reports to identify concerns and implement corrective actions
• Manage and enforce the project Quality Control Program
• Ensure compliance with all jobsite reporting requirements, including daily reports, SOS documentation, weekly unit reports, two-week look-ahead schedules, and monthly schedule updates
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
• Mitigate subcontractor change orders and back-charges that may impact project profitability and ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Lead project closeout activities in accordance with contract documents and company standards
• Coordinate effectively with Project Managers, owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Lead field teams while promoting a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Superintendent on municipal water and/or wastewater projects valued at $5 million or greater
• Minimum 7+ years of water/wastewater, underground utility, treatment plant, pump station, or heavy civil construction experience
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, reinforced concrete structures, mechanical installations, and site development
  
• Experience working with municipalities, MUDs, utility districts, engineers, and public owners
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and daily reporting systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build, train, and retain field personnel
• Willingness to travel occasionally and remain onsite for out-of-town projects throughout Texas

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.