MWH Constructors

General Superintendent

MWH Constructors • $160K — $200K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in managing heavy civil construction projects and subcontractors.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical).
  • Proficient in cost control, manpower planning, and scheduling.
  • Familiar with computer systems and programs like MS Word and Excel.
  • Understanding of CPM scheduling techniques.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with owners and subcontractors.
  • Experience in project closeout and punchlist management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead staff and subcontractors to ensure efficient and timely construction work.
  • Enforce safety measures to achieve a zero-accident project.
  • Represent MWHC in client and agency meetings on-site.
  • Plan and supervise the activities of employees and subcontractors.
  • Coordinate work between different subcontractors and on-site employees.
  • Collaborate with engineering and project management for compliance with specifications and schedules.
  • Identify and resolve construction problems proactively.

Benefits

  • Group health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision options.
  • Fully company-paid life and disability insurance benefits.
  • Flexible Time Off program allowing for vacation and personal time.
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave and Paid Parental Leave Program.
  • 10 Paid Holidays annually.
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions up to 4%.
  • Employee Referral Program.
Full Job Description
About the Role

MWH is seeking an experienced and highly motivated General Superintendent to lead field operations on a critical wastewater treatment plant project in Austin, Texas. This key leadership role is responsible for driving project execution, ensuring safety excellence, maintaining schedule performance, and delivering high-quality construction outcomes that support essential water infrastructure for the community.

Essential Functions
  • Provide direction to staff and subcontractors to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.
  • Maintain safe conduct of MWHC employees and subcontractors to ensure a zero-accident project. Ensure all site personnel meet minimum safety requirements (e.g. training, orientations, tools and equipment).
  • Solely represent MWHC on-site for meetings and discussions with clients, local agencies and subcontractors.
  • Plan and supervise employees and subcontractors' activities. Includes reviewing method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documenting actual hours worked.
  • Coordinate assigned work with the work of employees and different subcontractors.
  • Maintain liaison with engineering and project management to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
  • Actively resolve construction problems (e.g. lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
  • Monitor employee and subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
  • Maintain liaison with other departments to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support subcontractors and project schedule.
  • Review employee and subcontractors' daily activity plans to assure that requisite personnel, equipment and supplies are in place to assure that the following days work will be conducted in a safe manner with minimal wasted effort.
  • Inspect work to ensure quality and project specifications are met.
  • Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of all site workers by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
  • Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's direction.

Basic Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience supervising/managing heavy civil construction projects and managing subcontractors and/or craft.
  • Knowledge of all construction disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
  • Cost control, manpower planning and scheduling knowledge.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Working understanding of CPM scheduling techniques.
  • Ability to develop and maintain outstanding relations with owner and subcontractors.
  • Experience with project closeout and punchlist management.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Special experience and expertise with water/wastewater projects.
  • Safety-oriented, OSHA training.

Compensation
  • Base salary will be $160,000 - $200,000, based on experience.

Benefits
  • Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
  • Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
  • Employee Referral Program

About MWH Constructors

MWH Constructors is a global construction firm that specializes in water and wastewater treatment plants, dams, and other large-scale infrastructure projects. With over 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, MWH Constructors has a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. The company's expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction allows them to provide turnkey solutions to their clients, from initial design to final commissioning. MWH Constructors is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and works closely with clients to ensure that their projects are built to the highest standards of safety and quality.
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Real Estate & Construction
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