Superintendent - Self Performed

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a Self-Performed Construction Superintendent who is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all field activities related to self-performed construction work on heavy civil and water/wastewater projects. This role requires hands-on leadership and technical expertise across structural concrete, mechanical installation, and civil construction, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.

The project support is for a wastewater treatment construction project in Gypsum, Colorado.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate self-performed crews, including carpenters, laborers, operators, and mechanical installers.
• Plan daily and weekly work activities, manpower, and equipment needs.
• Provide hands-on field leadership and mentor foremen and craft personnel.
• Structural concrete, including foundations, slabs, walls, and decks.
• Formwork system,s including Gage Forms.
• Mechanical installation including pumps, valves, process equipment, and supports.
• Piping system,s including underground utilities and process piping.
• Civil construction, including excavation, grading, trenching, and site utilities.
• Execute work on water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
• Coordinate sequencing, tie-ins, shutdowns, and commissioning support.
• Conduct JHAs, toolbox talks, and enforce OSHA and site safety plans.
• Ensure work meets drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Participate in inspections and testing.
• Support project schedules and track productivity.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Maintain daily reports and communicate progress and issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 7 years' experience in 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

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