Industrial Field Superintendent

Description

• Work with design engineers to interpret P&IDs, flow diagrams, and mechanical layouts.
• Collaborate closely with municipalities, engineers, and inspectors to ensure code and specification compliance.
• Coordinate environmental compliance including erosion control, dewatering, and discharge permitting.
• Verify correct installation of process piping materials (DIP, PVC, stainless, HDPE) and bolted or welded joints.
• Coordinate excavation, shoring, structural concrete, process piping, and yard piping sequences to maintain flow paths and bypass requirements.
• Manage equipment setting and precision alignment for clarifiers, blowers, pumps, mixers, and other treatment components.
• Oversee subcontractor scopes including electrical, I&C, HVAC, coatings, and specialty process suppliers.
• Lead daily field operations on industrial, water, and wastewater projects ranging from $5M-$100M.
• Lead a 'Zero-Injury' culture-conduct daily Job Safety Analyses and weekly toolbox talks.
• Develop short-interval schedules tied to commissioning milestones and process equipment deliveries.
• Mentor field engineers, foremen, and craftworkers; build a high-performing, cohesive field team.
• Maintain redlines and as-builts reflecting actual field installation for owner turnover.
• Conduct daily huddle/coordination meetings with foremen and subcontractors to align manpower and sequencing.
• Implement quality control plans specific to structural concrete, coating systems, and pipe pressure testing.
• Foster collaboration between self-perform crews and trade partners.
• Communicate proactively with Project Manager regarding schedule risks, material delays, and RFI responses.
• Enforce confined-space, trenching, rigging, and lock-out/tag-out procedures per OSHA 1926 Subpart Y.
• Witness startup, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems alongside OEM reps.
• Maintain detailed daily reports tracking manpower, equipment hours, quantities placed, and safety observations.

Requirements

• Must be able to transfer materials ranging from the ground to overhead consistently.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to maintain relationships with clients and public agencies.
• Periodic travel required for multi-site project support.
• Ability to read and coordinate P&IDs, shop drawings, and structural details.
• Must be able to consistently move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly on job sites with unfinished and uneven surfaces.
• Familiarity with startup, commissioning, and punch-list closure for process systems.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 7-12 years of progressive construction field supervision in one or more of the following industry sectors - water & wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, related civil/process infrastructure, and other related industrial facilities and projects
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to regional job sites.
• Must be able to safely use hand and power tools.
• Deep understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes and the interaction of civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Primarily field-based on active construction sites and operating plants.
• Skilled in field documentation, RFIs, and coordination with design engineers.
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistently.
• Must be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time occasionally depending on the task.
• Consistently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Proven leadership of self-perform concrete and piping crews.
• Experience managing subcontractors in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation trades.
• Must be able to move material up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Frequent walking, climbing, and work on uneven surfaces; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Regular exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, and process-related hazards.
• Strong planning and sequencing abilities for equipment installations, pipe runs, and shutdown coordination.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance