Superintendent - Water/Wastewater Treatment Construction

LVI Associates; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

ESOP Program

Retirement plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on water, wastewater, and municipal construction projects in the South Shore and Cape Cod area. The role focuses on coordinating crews, equipment, subcontractors, and materials while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership in treatment facilities or pump stations, experience working with towns and engineers, and the ability to mobilize across multiple

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Experience leading field crews on water/wastewater or municipal construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and shop drawings.
• Strong knowledge of safety, scheduling, and quality control.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to regional sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations from mobilization through closeout.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, piping, and process-related scopes.
• Develop short-term schedules and maintain milestones.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Prepare RFIs and assist with change orders, takeoffs, and cost control.
• Coordinate material purchasing, deliveries, site logistics, and workforce needs.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite.
• Communicate with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, municipalities, and owners.
• Track progress, manpower, production, and changing field conditions.
• Support equipment installation, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
• Mentor Foremen, Assistant Superintendents, and field personnel

Skills

OSHA 10 certification

Leadership/People management

Plan interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License

OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

Job description

Superintendent - Water/Wastewater Treatment Construction (PR/611850) Barnstable, Massachusetts

Salary: USD120000 - USD160000 per year

Location: South Shore / Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation
Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits, ESOP Program, retirement plan, bonus potential, and long-term career growth

Role Overview
An established infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on water, wastewater, and municipal construction projects across the South Shore and Cape Cod.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating crews, subcontractors, materials, equipment, safety, quality, and daily production. The ideal candidate will have experience with treatment plants, pump stations, or similar municipal infrastructure. Candidates with strong experience working directly with towns, public agencies, engineers, and inspectors will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations from mobilization through closeout
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment
• Coordinate civil, concrete, mechanical, electrical, piping, and process-related scopes
• Develop short-term schedules and maintain project milestones
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract requirements
• Prepare RFIs and assist with change orders, takeoffs, and cost control
• Coordinate material purchasing, deliveries, site logistics, and workforce needs
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite
• Communicate with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, municipalities, and owners
• Track progress, manpower, production, and changing field conditions
• Support equipment installation, testing, start-up, commissioning, and closeout
• Mentor Foremen, Assistant Superintendents, and field personnel

What They're Looking For

• Superintendent or field leadership experience in water/wastewater, pump stations, utilities, heavy civil, or municipal construction
• Familiarity with treatment facility construction or renovation is strongly preferred
• Experience working with municipalities, public agencies, engineers, and inspectors
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, safety, scheduling, and quality control
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple subcontractors on active projects
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 and Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License are preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to regional project sites

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive salary of $130,000 to $160,000
• ESOP program
• Meaningful projects that support clean water and critical community infrastructure
• Opportunity to lead technically challenging municipal construction work
• Stable project pipeline throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod
• Strong benefits, retirement support, and professional development
• Long-term opportunity with an organization that values safety, quality, and experienced field leadership