Fulfillment Recruiting is partnering with Mega KC and is looking for a Superintendent for its (Water/Waterdivison)
Superintendent is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and execution of field operations on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role ensures that projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with plans, specifications, and company standards. The Superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader, driving production, maintaining quality, and fostering a strong safety culture. This position plays a critical role in developing field teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and maintaining strong communication with project managers, clients, engineers, and subcontractors. Success in this role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, strong technical understanding, and the ability to effectively manage complex, highly coordinated construction activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Field Leadership & Project Execution
- Lead all day-to-day field operations from project startup through closeout
- Plan and coordinate work activities to ensure efficient sequencing and production
- Interpret and enforce project plans, specifications, and contract requirements
- Maintain project schedules, including short-term lookaheads and overall timeline adherence
- Ensure all work is constructed in accordance with quality standards and company expectations
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture on all job sites
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies
- Perform regular jobsite safety inspections and correct deficiencies immediately
- Document and report all incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
- Support compliance with SWPPP and other project-specific environmental requirements
Scheduling, Coordination & Production
- Develop and maintain detailed/manhour loaded project schedules and lookahead schedules using P6 and/or Microsoft Project
- Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, vendors and material deliveries
- Monitor production rates and adjust resources to maintain efficiency
- Manage complex sequencing and coordination of multiple trades and systems
- Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, inspections, shutdowns and tie-in activities
- Track daily production and monitor performance against budgeted cost and manhours
- Champion cost control by managing labor, equipment usage, subcontractors, vendors and material procurement
- Prepare and update accurate three-month forecasts, project cost projections and pay apps on a monthly basis
- Review, code, and approve invoices and expenses in a timely manner through Trimble Vista
- Identify and document changes, delays, and impacts to project cost and schedule
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate daily reports, B2W track logs (timecards) and photo documentation
- Manage RFIs, change orders, and field documentation in project software (Procore, Track, Bid2Win)
- Ensure all required reporting is completed accurately and on time
- Maintain redline drawings and support project closeout documentation
- Coordinate and document inspections, testing, and commissioning activities
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise, mentor, and develop field engineers, foremen, and crew members
- Foster accountability, teamwork, and a positive jobsite culture
- Provide training and growth opportunities for field staff
- Support the development of future Superintendents through progressive responsibility
Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers and project stakeholders
- Participate in project meetings and provide clear updates on progress and challenges
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Operations Management to align field and project goals
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of construction field leadership experience (Foreman, Field Engineer, Superintendent, etc.)
- Experience with water/wastewater infrastructure projects (treatment plants, pump stations, utilities, or similar) strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, installation of self-perform work, safety, subcontractor management, inspections and regulatory requirements
- Strong knowledge of water/wastewater construction practices (process pipe, mechanical equipment, utilities, structural concrete, site development)
- Proficiency in construction software (Procore preferred)
- OSHA 30-Hour certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (**must be a truck)