Traveling Superintendent - Wastewater & Water

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Wastewater Superintendent to lead field operations on wastewater and water infrastructure construction projects throughout the Southeastern United States. This role is ideal for a heavy‑civil field leader with strong technical expertise who thrives in complex treatment plant and utility environments and prefers regional travel over nationwide assignments.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established water and wastewater infrastructure contractor with a strong and growing footprint across the Southeast. The firm specializes in the construction, expansion, and rehabilitation of wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, water treatment facilities, force mains, gravity sewers, and related municipal infrastructure.

The organization is known for its self‑perform capabilities, safety‑first culture, and deep technical strength in water and wastewater construction. Superintendents are viewed as critical leaders, given real authority in the field, and supported by experienced project management, engineering, and safety teams.

Description

• Lead all onsite construction activities from mobilization through startup, commissioning support, and closeout.
• Manage subcontractors, self‑perform crews, equipment, and daily production activities.
• Plan and execute work involving concrete process structures, basins, piping systems, mechanical installations, and site civil scopes.
• Coordinate sequencing for critical tie‑ins, shutdowns, and cutovers, often within active facilities.

• Enforce company safety programs, job hazard analyses, and OSHA compliance without exception.
• Maintain strict adherence to project quality standards, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate onsite activities with owners, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and work plans.
• Lead daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and look‑ahead schedule planning.
• Maintain daily reports, safety documentation, production tracking, and photo records.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to manage schedule impacts, risks, and constructability challenges.
• Travel regionally across the Southeast for multi‑month project assignments.

Profile

• 7-15+ years of superintendent experience in wastewater, water treatment, or heavy civil construction.
• Direct experience with wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, underground utilities, force mains, or water treatment facilities.
• Strong understanding of concrete structures, process piping, mechanical equipment installation, and site civil work.
• Experience working in active or operating municipal facilities strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multiple trades and crews in technically complex environments.
• A safety‑driven mindset with a consistent record of compliant, well‑run jobsites.
• Willingness to travel regionally across the Southeast for the duration of assigned projects.

Job Offer

• Base Salary: $105,000 - $140,000
• Total Compensation (with bonus): $125,000 - $165,000+
• Annual Bonus: 10-20% (performance‑based)
• Per‑Diem: $75 - $125 per day (project/location dependent)
• Travel Coverage: Company‑paid lodging, vehicle, and job‑related travel expenses

This organization offers a strong, superintendent‑focused benefits package tailored for traveling wastewater professionals:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Strong employer contributions toward premiums

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Performance‑based bonus and incentive opportunities

• Competitive PTO program
• Paid company holidays
• Flexibility between project assignments when schedules allow

• Fully covered lodging and job‑related travel
• Regional per‑diem for meals and incidentals
• Company‑provided phone, tablet, and jobsite technology
• PPE, safety gear, and field resources supplied

• Ongoing safety, leadership, and technical training
• Clear advancement paths to Senior or Area Superintendent roles

• Safety‑first, team‑oriented environment
• Strong respect for superintendent authority and experience
• Stability of a specialized water/wastewater contractor with consistent municipal backlog

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.