WWTP Superintendent

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Leadership advancement opportunities

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking a WWTP Superintendent for Boise, ID, leading water and wastewater treatment projects that shape communities for generations. This leadership role demands grit, grace, and a strong safety culture to deliver complex projects that shape communities for generations.

You will mentor field crews, coordinate with office teams, manage subcontractors, and drive QA/QC, scheduling, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing water and wastewater construction projects valued at $15M to $125M.
• Experience in design-build or CM/GC delivery methods preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, Outbuild, and Primavera.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Mentor field crews and foster a safety-focused culture.
• Ensure consistent, productive communication between field and office teams.
• Navigate subcontractor challenges with confidence and professionalism.
• Maintain composure and clarity during high-pressure situations.
• Champion personal growth and development within your team.
• Lead daily huddles that keep performance sharp and aligned.
• Maintain budget awareness and collaborate with Project Managers on fiscally responsible decisions.
• Lead company QA/QC initiatives to ensure precision and compliance.
• Support Pull Planning sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate and current contract documents, shop drawings, and as-builts.
• Ensure high-quality documentation including daily/weekly reporting and photographic logs.
• Oversee clean, organized jobsites that reflect excellence and professionalism.
• Develop strong subcontractor partnerships and support client relationships.
• Oversee civil, structural, and mechanical scopes on water and wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Direct and sequence earthwork, trenching, utilities, structural concrete, mechanical piping, and equipment installation.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, including short-interval planning.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and clients for seamless execution.
• Resolve RFIs, field issues, and change orders efficiently.
• Ensure quality control across formwork, concrete placement, curing, pipe installation, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and enforce OSHA and EPA compliance standards.
• Maintain a complete, current set of project documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Travel to jobsites throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Communication

Team leadership

Education

OSHA 30 or higher

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Outbuild

Primavera

Job description

Location: Boise, ID
Salary: $120,000–$150,000 + Competitive Benefits Package

This is not just a superintendent role. It is a leadership post at the helm of complex water and wastewater treatment projects that shape communities for generations. We are seeking a WWTP Superintendent who brings both grit and grace to the field. Someone who leads from the front, builds trust from the ground up, and thrives where concrete, coordination, and character intersect.

We hire for the person first. The technical mastery matters, but who you are under pressure matters more. If you are humble, resilient, honest, driven, emotionally intelligent, dependable, flexible, accountable, and a true team player, you will feel right at home here.

What You Will Lead

Field Leadership & Culture

Mentor and elevate field crews while building a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and teamwork

Foster consistent, productive communication between field and office teams

Navigate subcontractor challenges with confidence and professionalism

Maintain composure and clarity during high-pressure situations

Champion personal growth and development within your team

Lead daily huddles that keep performance sharp and aligned

Business & Project Stewardship

Maintain budget awareness and collaborate with Project Managers on fiscally responsible decisions

Lead company QA/QC initiatives to ensure precision and compliance

Support Pull Planning sessions with cross-functional teams

Maintain accurate and current contract documents, shop drawings, and as-builts

Ensure high-quality documentation including daily/weekly reporting and photographic logs

Oversee clean, organized jobsites that reflect excellence and professionalism

Develop strong subcontractor partnerships and support client relationships

Technical Command

Oversee civil, structural, and mechanical scopes on water and wastewater treatment plant projects

Direct and sequence earthwork, trenching, utilities, structural concrete, mechanical piping, and equipment installation

Develop and manage detailed project schedules, including short-interval planning

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and clients for seamless execution

Resolve RFIs, field issues, and change orders efficiently

Ensure quality control across formwork, concrete placement, curing, pipe installation, and mechanical systems

Conduct regular safety meetings and enforce OSHA and EPA compliance standards

Maintain a complete, current set of project documents, drawings, and specifications

Travel to jobsites throughout the Pacific Northwest

Experience & Education

Proven experience managing water and wastewater construction projects valued at $15M to $125M

Experience in design-build or CM/GC delivery methods preferred

Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, Outbuild, and Primavera

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software

OSHA 30 certification or higher

A self-starter with strong leadership instincts and goal-oriented discipline

What You Can Expect

Competitive salary of $120,000–$150,000

Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement options, and paid time off

A leadership team that values character as much as capability

High-impact projects that strengthen communities across the region

If you are ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects in Boise and beyond, and build something that will serve communities for decades, this is your next chapter.