Plant Superintendent
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade background strongly preferred
- 10+ years of superintendent experience in public works construction
- Extensive experience with: Pump stations and lift stations Wastewater treatment plants Municipal water and sewer infrastructure
- Proven experience coordinating SCADA, PLCs, instrumentation, and controls on water/wastewater projects
- Strong working knowledge of TCEQ regulations, municipal standards, and OSHA requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage work in live systems and confined spaces
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and control diagrams
- Proficient in construction documentation and basic computer applications
Full description
Job Description
Job Title: Plant Superintendent
Department: Operations
Report to: Chief Operating Officer & President
Job Summary:
The Senior Construction Superintendent is responsible for full field execution of public works construction projects, with a primary focus on pump stations, lift stations, and wastewater treatment plants. This role leads all on-site construction activities from mobilization through commissioning, ensuring projects are built safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.
This position requires deep, hands-on superintendent experience in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including coordination of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate is a strong field leader who can manage complex work in live systems, interact confidently with owners and inspectors, and drive crews to successful project completion.
Field Leadership & Project Execution
- Lead and manage all day-to-day field construction activities for pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, and related public works facilities
- Plan, schedule, and sequence work to meet contract milestones and critical path requirements
- Direct and coordinate multiple foremen, crews, and subcontractors across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation scopes
- Maintain constant jobsite presence and accountability for productivity, workmanship, and safety
- Identify constructability issues early and implement field-driven solutions
- Work closely with safety manager to enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements with zero tolerance for unsafe work
- Set the safety standard on site through leadership and example
Public Works & Technical Oversight
- Oversee construction of:
- Pump stations, lift stations, and force mains
- Wastewater treatment plant structures and processes (headworks, basins, clarifiers, piping, and structures)
- Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installations
- Coordinate work within active and existing facilities to minimize service interruptions
- Ensure compliance with municipal standards, specifications, and inspection requirements
- Interface directly with owners, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory representatives
SCADA, Controls & Commissioning