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Superintendent

American Contracting and Environmental Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
About The Role

We are adding a Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations with a strong focus on self-perform work. This role is hands-on and centered around managing crews performing process piping, setting process equipment, and placing concrete. You will be responsible for keeping work moving safely, on schedule, and in line with project plans. This is a key field leadership role with our client DC Water at their premier facility in Washington DC. You’ll work closely with project managers and crews to solve problems, drive production, and deliver quality work right here in the nation's capital.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in heavy civil, industrial, mechanical, or water/wastewater construction
  • Strong understanding of jobsite safety and OSHA standards
  • Experience leading crews and managing daily field operations
  • Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous work with a Self-Perform General Contractor
  • Experience with water or wastewater treatment plant construction
  • Background in self-perform work, including:
    • Process piping
    • Setting mechanical equipment
    • Concrete work
  • Experience working on complex mechanical or infrastructure projects
Responsibilities

  • Lead daily field operations and direct self-perform crews
  • Coordinate work involving piping, equipment setting, and concrete placement
  • Maintain short-term schedules and drive daily production goals
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with plans and specifications
  • Identify and resolve field issues quickly to avoid delays
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams to keep work aligned
  • Track manpower, materials, and jobsite progress
  • Maintain daily reports and jobsite documentation

Skills

  • Strong leadership in the field and ability to manage crews effectively
  • Hands-on understanding of self-perform construction work
  • Ability to keep projects moving and solve problems in real time
  • Clear communication with field teams and project staff
  • Knowledge of water/wastewater or mechanical construction processes

About Company

American Contracting & Environmental Services (ACE) is a self-perform general contractor specializing in complex mechanical construction at water and wastewater treatment facilities. Now in its 22nd year, ACE is a leading builder in the DC-Baltimore region, with active projects across Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Chesapeake, VA, as well as Buffalo, NY. ACE is known for its hands-on, self-perform approach and focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports and protects local communities. Working at ACE offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment focused on building critical water systems and developing its people.

Salary : $105,000 - $135,000

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