Civil Superintendent

Position Summary

The Civil Superintendent – Water/Wastewater Construction is responsible for leading, directing, and overseeing field operations related to water/wastewater treatment plant construction, utility infrastructure, and associated civil work. This role manages day-to-day planning, coordination of site construction activities including underground utilities, concrete structures, process piping, site development, and heavy civil scopes.

The Civil Superintendent will supervise field staff, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This individual serves as a key point of contact for project planning, communication, coordination, and reporting throughout all phases of construction—from mobilization through commissioning and project close-out.

Level is determined by performance, experience, project complexity, size, and value. Ensure project goals, objectives, and initiatives are met in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Metcon.

Typical candidates will have 8–15 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment plant construction in a supervisory role.

Lead, direct, plan, and oversee the safe and effective daily operation of water/wastewater construction activities on a single large project or multiple projects depending on size and complexity. The Civil Superintendent is responsible for planning the work, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure proper installation of civil, and mechanical, electrical, I&C, and infrastructure related to water/wastewater treatment plant construction.

This includes coordination of concrete structures, underground piping, lift stations, treatment facilities, structural foundations, site grading, and process systems. The Civil Superintendent will work closely with Client Plant Operations Personnel, project managers, engineers, inspectors, and field personnel to ensure project execution aligns with schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

• Prior experience with the successful planning and execution of scheduled plant outages within an operating treatment plant
• Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction
• Civil & Underground Utility Construction
• Trade Partner Management
• Scheduling & Site Logistics
• Safety and Quality Management
• Field Communication & Documentation
• Financial Awareness (Cost Control / Forecasting)
• Preconstruction Planning and Project Closeout

• Set clear and attainable goals for field operations teams and hold team members accountable for safety, productivity, and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor field personnel while promoting a collaborative and high-performance jobsite culture.
• Build strong field teams through recruiting support, training, and professional development.

• Lead and oversee wastewater construction operations including treatment plant components, underground utilities, concrete basins, pump stations, process piping, and site development.
• Plan daily construction activities with subcontractors, trade partners, and internal teams to maintain schedule and production goals.
• Monitor field productivity and ensure installation meets Contract engineering specifications and quality standards.

• Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule with particular focus on civil and water/wastewater infrastructure scopes.
• Plan and coordinate construction sequencing between civil, structural, and mechanical trades.
• Manage site logistics including equipment movement, material deliveries, and staging areas.

• Manage subcontractor scopes and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain accurate field documentation including daily reports, inspections, RFIs, and change order coordination.
• Assist with punch list completion, commissioning preparation, and project closeout documentation.

• Support preconstruction efforts including constructability reviews, schedule development, and site logistics planning.
• Identify potential field challenges related to…