Senior Project Superintendent - Water/Wastewater

About the Role

The Project Superintendent (PS) plans, coordinates, and supervises field and administrative operations for projects, providing technical direction and overseeing safety, costs, productivity, profitability, and overall quality, including self‑performed work. The PS sets productivity goals, measures performance, and schedules labor, materials, and equipment, while managing subcontractor work and potentially supervising additional field superintendents. Sr. Project Superintendent I handles projects sized $51‑$100 million with 10‑15 years of experience, whereas Sr. Project Superintendent II manages larger or multiple complex projects totaling $100‑$199 million with at least 15 years of experience. • Review shop drawings, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders. • Conduct weekly coordination meetings and prepare daily field status reports. • Document design conflicts and clarifications with appropriate personnel. • Develop and manage the construction plan for successful execution. • Ensure work execution aligns with contract terms profitably. • Interact effectively with owners, teams, and stakeholders to maintain a positive project environment. • Update CPM project schedule, keeping it current using LEAN processes and weekly work plans. • Provide leadership and guidance to project team members and subcontractors. • Develop and implement Project Quality Management and Safety plans per Sundt standards. • Complete punch lists and schedule start‑up/commissioning of systems. • Occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, and climb stairs or ladders. • Use telephone, computer, and email to communicate with internal and external contacts. • Comply with all safety standards and procedures. • Frequently use hands to grasp, lift, handle, and carry objects. • Interact frequently with people during a shift. • Occasionally lift, push, or pull objects. • Sit, stand, or walk short distances for the duration of a shift.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸shop review
• ▸coordination
• ▸construction plan
• ▸cpm scheduling
• ▸quality management
• ▸punch list

What You Bring

This role is classified as Safety‑Sensitive, meaning the duties could affect the safety and health of the employee or others, such as operating machinery, handling hazardous materials, or working with power tools. The employer believes these tasks require heightened safety awareness and compliance. • Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills. • Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent technical training/experience. • Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, negotiations, engineering, cost control, scheduling, and safety. • Experience supervising construction projects in similar facilities. • Wear required PPE (steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest). • Frequently reach above shoulder height and below waist.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸construction tech
• ▸cost control
• ▸scheduling
• ▸project supervision
• ▸ppe

Benefits

Sundt focuses on building long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners, providing competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, and training that supports personal and professional growth. Incentive programs reward both craft and administrative staff, and the organization promotes a strong sense of ownership through stock ownership plans. The goal is to become the most skilled builder in America while supporting employee development. • Market competitive salary (paid weekly). • Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k). • Industry‑leading health coverage starting first day. • Flexible Time Off (FTO). • Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits. • Flexible Spending Accounts. • Employee Assistance Program. • Workplace wellness programs. • Mental health program. • Life and disability insurance. • Educational assistance. • Sundt Foundation charitable employee‑owner program.

Work Environment

Onsite