Job Description

Senior Superintendent – Water/Wastewater Construction
 
Location: Boulder, CO
Salary: $140,000–$220,000
 
Our client is an established water and wastewater construction contractor specializing in general contracting and self-performed subcontracting for complex treatment plant and infrastructure projects. The company has a strong presence throughout California, a growing Colorado operation and a travelling federal team delivering projects across the United States. They are seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on a challenging water/wastewater construction project in the Lafayette/Boulder area.
 

• Senior-level superintendent experience on water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience independently leading projects from mobilization through commissioning and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of treatment plants, pump stations, process piping, equipment, civil, structural, electrical and instrumentation scopes.
• Proven ability to manage self-performed crews, subcontractors, schedules, site logistics, safety and quality.
• Experience coordinating complex construction activities within active or operational facilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support a developing field team.
• Ability to work in the Lafayette/Boulder area and travel throughout Colorado as required.

• Experience on large or technically complex treatment plant projects.
• Background with a general contractor or specialty contractor that self-performs construction.
• Municipal, state or federal project experience.
• Experience with design-build, progressive design-build or CMAR delivery.
• Experience coordinating shutdowns, tie-ins, bypass systems and plant operations.
• Trade certification, Construction Management degree or related education.
• OSHA 30, First Aid, confined-space or other relevant safety certifications.

• Lead daily field operations on a complex water/wastewater construction project in the Lafayette/Boulder area.
• Plan, coordinate and sequence self-performed work, subcontractors, equipment, materials and site logistics.
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules, look-ahead plans and daily work priorities aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Direct foremen, field crews and subcontractors while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Coordinate civil, structural, concrete, process mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation scopes.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, site inspections and hazard assessments while reinforcing a strong safety culture.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals and RFIs to identify constructability issues and field conflicts.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to address schedule risks, procurement needs, changes and emerging project issues.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, shutdowns, tie-ins and work within active treatment facilities.
• Monitor field productivity, manpower, equipment usage and material availability to keep the project on schedule.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower records, progress documentation and field records.
• Build productive relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers and facility operators.
• Enforce quality-control procedures and ensure deficiencies are identified and corrected promptly.
• Support commissioning, startup, operator training, punch-list completion and final turnover.
• Mentor junior superintendents, foremen and field staff while strengthening processes and accountability within the Colorado operation.
• Collaborate with company leadership and project teams in California and across the national federal group to share resources and construction best practices.

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