Industrial Field Superintendent

Overview

Lead on-site construction of water/wastewater treatment plants, ensuring safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• p&id review
• subcontractor management
• quality control
• schedule development
• startup commissioning
• safety enforcement

Tasks

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

Requirements

• procore
• bluebeam
• primavera p6
• construction management
• 7-12 years
• leadership

What You Bring

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

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About Journey Group

-Built hospitals, educational facilities, entertainment venues, and sports complexes. -Financially stable and privately held, serving diverse sectors across the Upper Midwest and nationwide. -Typical projects include healthcare campuses, university wellness centers, office towers, highways, and paving. -Stands out with advanced methodologies like virtual design & construction and lean construction. -Expanded capabilities via acquisitions, adding food-processing and residential building to its portfolio.

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