Wastewater Superintendent

PTS Advance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Wastewater Superintendent to oversee field operations on wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects in Houston. Candidates should have 6–15 years of experience, strong Primavera P6 skills, and a commitment to safety. Responsibilities include supervising crews, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 6–15 years of experience as a Superintendent in wastewater or civil construction.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 including scheduling and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with wastewater processes and related construction work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to work full-time onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field personnel on wastewater treatment projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications and safety regulations.
• Conduct safety briefings and site inspections.
• Track labor, equipment, and materials for daily reporting.

Skills

Primavera P6 proficiency

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Field coordination skills

Safety commitment

Job description

Company

PTS Advance

About PTS Advance

PTS Advance partners with leading organizations across the industrial, environmental, and infrastructure sectors to deliver top technical talent. We support complex capital projects and ongoing operations with high‑quality professionals who bring expertise, accountability, and safety‑focused execution.

Position Summary

The Wastewater Superintendent will oversee day‑to‑day field operations on wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for supervising crews, managing subcontractors, maintaining schedules, and ensuring high‑quality, safe execution of all project activities. Primavera P6 experience is mandatory to support schedule development, updates, and progress tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate field personnel on wastewater treatment plant construction, upgrades, or pipeline projects.
• Oversee daily field operations including installation, excavation, structural concrete, mechanical assemblies, and system tie‑ins.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6, including baseline schedules, look‑ahead schedules, and progress reporting.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with project specifications, drawings, QA/QC requirements, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inspections to maintain a safe working environment.
• Track labor, equipment, and material quantities; provide daily reports and documentation.
• Identify field issues, propose solutions, and support change management processes.
• Ensure project milestones are met while maintaining productivity and budget targets.

Required Qualifications

• 6–15 years of experience as a Superintendent in wastewater, water treatment, or heavy civil construction.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule creation, updating, reporting, and resource tracking.
• Hands‑on experience with wastewater processes, structural concrete, piping systems, mechanical installations, and civil site work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and construction specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and field‑coordination skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to work full‑time onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Knowledge of startup, commissioning, and system testing procedures.
• Previous experience managing union or mixed labor environments.

Certifications

OSHA 30, QSP/QSD, Confined Space, or similar

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management, Engineering, and Management

Industries

Civil Engineering, Construction, and Utilities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance

Location

Greater Houston