Water/Wastewater Construction Superintendent

Yellowstone Local; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Bonuses and profit sharing

Company truck and fuel coverage

Boot allowance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Relocation assistance (case-by-case)

Job summary

Gerber Construction is seeking an experienced superintendent to lead on-site operations for water and wastewater treatment plant projects along Utah’s Wasatch Front, from Salt Lake City to Spanish Fork. You will coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials, while driving safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has proven field leadership in heavy civil construction, direct water/wastewater plant experience, and strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven superintendent or field leadership experience on heavy civil projects (municipal/state/federal).
• Direct experience with water and wastewater plant construction is required.
• Knowledge of heavy civil methods, sequencing, and field ops.
• Experience with structural concrete, forming, excavation, piping, equipment, or steel.
• Ability to read civil plans, specs, elevations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations for water/wastewater plant projects across Utah’s Wasatch Front.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and daily activities.
• Maintain safety, quality, schedule, and productivity on site.
• Develop short-term schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Read and interpret project documents and specs.
• Coordinate heavy civil scopes (concrete, forming, piping, equipment, steel).
• Anticipate field challenges and keep construction moving forward.
• Communicate with project team and stakeholders; supervise field leaders.
• Develop crews and reinforce accountability for jobsite performance.
• Maintain field documentation and support project coordination with CM tech.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Safety mindset

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Gerber Construction, an industry leader in heavy civil construction.

You know how to take control of a complex water or wastewater project in the field, keep crews moving, and deliver work that meets the standard without sacrificing safety or quality.

What's in it for You?

• $120,000-$150,000 annually

• Employee-owned company through an ESOP

• Health and dental insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Bonuses and profit sharing

• Company truck and fuel coverage

• Boot allowance

• Wellness program

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Opportunity to lead challenging water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects along Utah's Wasatch Front

• Relocation assistance is available and determined on a case-by-case basis based on the candidate’s individual needs. No fixed relocation stipend or amount is offered.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work for an employee-owned heavy civil contractor where your contribution directly impacts the company's success

• Take ownership of field operations instead of getting buried under layers of corporate red tape

• Lead crews on technically demanding water and wastewater infrastructure projects

• Build high-performing teams focused on safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism

• Put your heavy civil construction experience to work on projects that provide essential infrastructure to local communities

• Grow your career through increasingly complex projects and field leadership opportunities

Your New Role

• Lead on-site construction operations for water and wastewater treatment plant projects throughout Utah's Wasatch Front, generally from Salt Lake City to Spanish Fork

• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and daily construction activities

• Drive project execution while maintaining high standards for jobsite safety, construction quality, schedule, and productivity

• Develop, maintain, and execute short-term construction schedules and look-ahead plans

• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, elevations, and project documents

• Coordinate heavy civil scopes including structural concrete, forming, excavation and dirt work, utility piping, mechanical piping and equipment, and structural steel

• Anticipate field challenges, solve problems quickly, and keep construction activities moving forward

• Communicate effectively with project management, field personnel, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders

• Develop crews and field leaders while reinforcing accountability and strong jobsite performance

• Maintain accurate field documentation and support project coordination using construction management technology

• Proven superintendent, field leadership, or closely related heavy civil construction experience on municipal, state, or federal projects

• Direct experience with water and wastewater treatment plant construction is required

• Demonstrated knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, and field operations

• Experience with relevant scopes such as structural concrete, forming, excavation, utility piping, mechanical piping and equipment, or structural steel

• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans, specifications, and elevations

• Ability to coordinate crews, subcontractors, schedules, materials, equipment, safety, and quality in an active construction environment

• Strong planning, communication, leadership, and field problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated employment stability and a track record of seeing projects and responsibilities through

• Experience level is flexible based on the depth and relevance of your water/wastewater construction background

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to obtain the required CDL within three months of hire. Current CDL is preferred.

• Must meet the MVR requirement of no more than two tickets in the past three years.

• Familiarity with construction management tools such as Procore and Bluebeam is a plus

• OSHA, First Aid/AED, confined-space, and fall-protection training are beneficial but are not required

• Candidates from outside Utah are welcome to apply. Relocation assistance may be considered case by case for exceptional candidates.

Gerber Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow