Water Plant Construction Superintendent

Ruby-Collins, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby-Collins, Inc. seeks a Water Plant Construction Superintendent to lead self-perform crews and subcontractors on major water and wastewater plant projects.

You will oversee strategic planning, site logistics, and coordinated installation across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process piping disciplines. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in senior roles, strong plan-reading skills, and a proven track record in safety, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Water or WWTP Construction Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent role.
• Broad knowledge of water plant construction methods (structural, excavation, utilities, piping, equipment).
• Advanced ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, electrical drawings and specs.
• Strong understanding of production rates, costs, scheduling and budget management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary crews and coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication with project owners, engineers, inspectors and safety officials.
• Authorized to work in the US with a valid driver's license, clean MVR, and ability to pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the performance of multiple field crews and subcontractors on water plant construction activities.
• Ensure cross-functional coordination across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process piping and equipment installation phases.
• Review and validate drawings to identify design conflicts or constructability issues before execution.
• Establish and enforce water plant quality-control protocols and resolve complex field engineering and installation challenges.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance on site, including OSHA standards and plant-specific requirements.
• Develop look-ahead planning with PMs and Superintendents, manage crews, equipment, and materials efficiently.

Skills

Water/wastewater

Plant construction

Leadership

Plan reading

Budget management

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

The Water Plant Construction Superintendent is a senior-level field leader responsible for the management, strategic oversight, and execution of self-perform crews and subcontractors on major water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects. This role focuses on long-term planning, resource allocation, site logistics, and coordination of structural concrete, process piping, equipment installation, site utilities, and complex treatment systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Manage and optimize the performance of multiple field crews and subcontractors performing water plant construction activities.
• Ensure consistent production and cross-functional coordination across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process piping, and equipment installation phases.
• Review and validate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process piping, and shop drawings to identify design conflicts or constructability issues before execution.
• Establish and enforce water plant quality-control protocols and lead resolution of complex field engineering, installation, testing, and coordination challenges.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Serve as the primary authority on job-site safety, ensuring all Foremen, crews, and subcontractors comply with OSHA standards, company policies, and plant-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site safety audits to address risks associated with excavation, heavy equipment, lifting operations, confined spaces, fall protection, and work around active plant systems.
• Ensure environmental, erosion-control, permit, inspection, and regulatory requirements are implemented and maintained throughout construction.

Logistics, Planning, & Profitability

• Develop, maintain, and manage look-ahead schedules with Project Managers and the General Superintendent, coordinating shutdowns, tie-ins, testing, and work across plant construction phases.
• Oversee the strategic allocation and use of crews, subcontractors, heavy equipment, cranes, tools, materials, and work areas across the plant site.
• Monitor project budgets, labor costs, and production rates, actively reviewing daily reports to identify variances and maintain project profitability.
• Approve crew timecards, track material and production quantities, and maintain documentation for record drawings, daily logs, inspections, delays, and potential change orders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent role.
• Technical Expertise: Broad knowledge of water plant construction methods, including structural concrete, excavation, site utilities, process piping, equipment installation, testing, Pump Stations, startup, and commissioning support.
• Plan Reading: Advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process piping, and instrumentation drawings and specifications.
• Financial & Operational Acumen: Strong understanding of production rates, cost tracking, resource scheduling, and budget management.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary crews, coordinate subcontractors and plant stakeholders, and mentor Assistant Superintendents and Foremen in technical and leadership skills.
• Communication: Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills for coordinating with project owners, plant representatives, engineers, inspectors, safety officials, and project management teams.
• Compliance: Authorized to work in the US, valid driver's license & clean driving record (MVR), ability to pass pre-employment drug screening/physical.