Water & Wastewater Superintendent — Lead Field Projects

Contovo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market bonus

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Contovo is seeking a Superintendent to lead water and wastewater projects in the Houston area. You will manage self-perform crews and subcontractors, own the site schedule, and ensure work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires hands-on experience with underground utilities, yard piping, concrete structures and mechanical installation, plus strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with engineers, inspectors and owners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of water and wastewater construction experience.
• Track record of running projects as Superintendent.
• Hands-on knowledge of underground utilities, yard piping, concrete and mechanical/equipment installation.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations on plant improvements, lift and pump stations, and utility/pipeline work.
• Leading self-perform crews and managing subcontractors.
• Owning the site schedule, including three-week look-ahead planning.
• Driving a strong safety culture with daily briefings and OSHA compliance.
• Maintaining quality control and coordinating inspections and testing.
• Planning tie-ins, bypass pumping and live-system work with minimal disruption.
• Completing daily reports and site documentation in company software.
• Working with PM/PE on RFIs, submittals, change orders and procurement.
• Supporting start-up, testing and commissioning, and punch list closeout.
• Developing and mentoring foremen and crew members.

Skills

Water/wastewater construction

Project leadership

Reading plans & specs

Underground utilities

Schedule management

Safety leadership

Tools

Field reporting software

Job description

Contovo is seeking a Superintendent to lead water and wastewater projects in the Houston area. You will manage self-perform crews and subcontractors, own the site schedule, and ensure work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires hands-on experience with underground utilities, yard piping, concrete structures and mechanical installation, plus strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with engineers, inspectors and owners.