Construction Superintendent - WWTP; Water​/Wastewater Treatment Plant - Tallahassee

Position: Construction Superintendent - WWTP (Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant) - Tallahassee
Superintendent Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Employment Type:

Full-Time

At Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., we dont just build infrastructure we build life-changing infrastructure. As a privately owned, employee-owned civil contracting firm, we perform work across public and private markets, specializing in water and wastewater treatment plants, site development, underground utilities, and roadway construction throughout the Southeast.

Were seeking a Superintendent to lead complex water/wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects in North Florida. In this role, you will take full ownership of field operations directing foremen and crews, managing subcontractors, driving production, and ensuring the work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

What Youll Do

Field Leadership & Execution

* Lead and manage daily field operations for active water and wastewater treatment plant projects.

* Supervise multiple foremen, crews, subcontractors, and vendors.

* Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized, and productive jobsite.

* Ensure field work aligns with project plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Safety & Quality

* Own jobsite safety enforce OSHA standards and Petticoat-Schmitt safety requirements.

* Conduct daily job briefings and address hazards, near-misses, and corrective actions.

* Maintain high-quality workmanship through ongoing inspections and verification.

Scheduling & Resource Management

* Build and manage accurate 24 week look-ahead schedules.

* Coordinate manpower, equipment, inspections, and material deliveries to maintain workflow.

* Partner with project management and survey teams to support layout and sequencing.

Team Development & Communication

* Mentor, train, and develop crew members and foremen.

* Promote strong communication between the field and office.

* Complete accurate daily reports, timecards, production logs, and equipment reports.

* Support the Project Manager with risk identification, opportunities, and field adjustments.

What Were Looking For

Experience & Skills

* 710+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with direct WWTP project background.

* Proven ability to manage multiple self-perform crews and subcontractors.

* Strong knowledge of heavy civil and treatment plant construction methods, including:

* Yard and process piping

* Structural concrete

* Equipment setting and alignment

* Start-up and punch-out

* Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, P&IDs, I&C diagrams, and electrical one-lines.

* Skilled in short-term planning, resource coordination, and cost awareness.

* Familiarity with rotary lasers, builders levels, and total station layout support.

* Strong communication skills and comfort with mobile/tablet-based field reporting.

Certifications & Training (Preferred)

* Competent Person, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Crane/Rigging, OSHA 30.

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

How Youll Measure Success

* Projects delivered safely, on time, within budget, and with high quality.

* Accurate and achievable weekly look-aheads.

* Efficient crews with strong morale and clear direction.

* Proactive communication that prevents issues and accelerates progress.

Youll Love It Here If You Live Our A.C.T. Values

Accountability Safety first, clear expectations, execute the plan, own the outcome.

Character Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility no jerks allowed.

Team Shared goals, servant leadership, developing others, and determination to win.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Incentives

* Competitive pay with performance-based incentives.

* Company vehicle and fuel card.

* Cell phone allowance.

* Project Performance Incentive additional bonus potential for projects that exceed budget expectations.

* Company Performance Incentive profit sharing once company benchmarks are achieved.

* Monthly Safety Bonus awarded when the company goes recordable-incident free.

* PTO and Paid Holidays available.

Benefits

* Comprehensive Health Coverage Options, including a 100% company-paid High Deductible Health Plan (employee-only).

* Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Coverage.

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