Superintendent - Water​/Wastewater Plant Construction

Kokosing () is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction.

For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities for a wide variety of large, industrial projects focused mostly in the Western Pennsylvania Region. Project types range from Water/Wastewater plant construction (primarily) to factories/production facilities and data centers across a large variety of industries and clients. Collaborating with the Area Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, this role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability.

• Lead and manage several Foremen in conducting work safely, productively, and with a focus on quality.
• Set a Safety 24/7 culture for crews.
• Assist the Project Manager in creating the Primavera P6 project schedule.
• Develop 90‑day and 3‑week schedules for crews.
• Conduct pre‑planning and goal setting with crews.
• Oversee costs associated with work items.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Assist with interviewing and training employees.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical experience; progression from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent; 6+ years similar construction field management experience.

Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards; apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance; possess a thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and their impact on project activity’s vitals; demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to manage a team of varied self‑performing trade disciplines; assemble 90‑day and 3‑week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre‑planning processes;

assure responsibility, interface, and effective communication with others.

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(K) plan.

Expected annual salary range: $100,000–$150,000 USD. This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that influence compensation decisions. The range does not include potential incentive pay or benefits.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.