Project Superintendent - Heavy Civil / Water & Wastewater

Location: Lehi, Utah
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction

Position Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Project Superintendent for an established heavy civil contractor in the Lehi, Utah market.

This is a senior field leadership position for a Superintendent with extensive experience managing complex civil construction projects, particularly water/wastewater treatment facilities, water tanks, structural concrete, utilities, and related infrastructure.

The Superintendent will have primary responsibility for field execution, including crews, subcontractors, equipment, safety, quality, scheduling, and day-to-day jobsite performance.

The ideal candidate brings 10-15+ years of relevant construction experience, understands how to build complex civil projects in the field, and can effectively develop and manage detailed look-ahead schedules.

Project Types

Projects may include:

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Water tanks
• Dams and spillways
• Bridges
• Box culverts
• Structural concrete
• Suspended slabs
• Slabs on grade
• Caissons
• Channels and drainage structures
• Roadway and sidewalk construction
• Underground utilities and piping
• Mechanical piping and equipment
• Structural steel
• Excavation and earthwork
• Concrete restoration

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on complex heavy civil construction projects
• Take ownership of overall jobsite performance, schedule, safety, and quality
• Develop and manage 3-5 week look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and project resources
• Direct skilled laborers, equipment operators, foremen, and other field personnel
• Communicate expectations to Assistant Superintendents, General Foremen, and Project Foremen
• Hold field leadership and subcontractors accountable for schedule and performance
• Coordinate work across multiple trades and scopes
• Identify potential schedule problems and develop solutions before they impact project milestones
• Work closely with Project Managers and project leadership to maintain project objectives
• Monitor manpower requirements and workforce scheduling
• Assist with equipment planning and selection
• Maintain project documentation, redlines, record drawings, and required regulatory paperwork
• Ensure field activities comply with plans, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable regulations
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements and maintain a strong safety culture
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and other developing field leaders
• Drive productivity while reducing waste and unnecessary project variation
• Maintain strong communication between field operations and project management

Required Experience

• 10-15+ years of relevant construction experience preferred
• Strong Superintendent, General Foreman, Project Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership experience
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plant construction and/or water tank construction
• Strong heavy civil construction background
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage 3-5 week look-ahead schedules
• Technical understanding of:
  • Structural and civil concrete
  • Formwork
  • Excavation
  • Underground utilities
  • Mechanical work and piping
  • Elevations and grades
  • Construction plans and specifications
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews and subcontractors simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, manpower, and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable holding crews and subcontractors accountable for performance

Education

One of the following is preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Project Management
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Equivalent combination of field experience, technical expertise, and construction leadership

Extensive relevant field experience will be strongly considered.

Technology

Experience with construction technology and project management platforms is preferred, including:

• Procore or similar construction management software
• Bluebeam
• ComputerEase
• Microsoft Office
• Digital scheduling and project documentation tools

Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• First Aid/AED
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain one after hire

Benefits

The overall benefits package includes:

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Employee assistance program
• Referral bonus program
• Health and wellness programs
• Ongoing company training and professional development
• Company vehicle
• Company-paid fuel

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will be a hands-on heavy civil Superintendent who understands how to build the work, not someone whose experience has been limited primarily to administrative project management.

Experience with water/wastewater treatment plants or water tanks is particularly important. Candidates should be comfortable managing excavation, concrete, utilities, piping, equipment, subcontractors, and self-perform field crews while maintaining control of the project's short-term schedule.

This position is best suited for a field leader who can walk onto a complex civil project, understand what needs to happen next, develop a realistic look-ahead plan, and hold the entire field team accountable for executing it safely and efficiently.