Industrial Field Superintendent

JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY

Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through.

OUR OPENING

The Industrial Field Superintendent leads on-site construction activities for water & wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, related civil/process infrastructure, and other related industrial facilities and projects. This position ensures that all work-concrete, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process piping-is executed safely, efficiently, and to specification. Working hand-in-hand with the Project Manager and field crews, the Superintendent is responsible for translating design intent into built systems that operate reliably for decades. The role requires deep familiarity with heavy concrete structures, piping systems, equipment setting and alignment, and coordination with electrical/instrumentation trades. The Superintendent sets the tone for safety, quality, and teamwork, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement on every site.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS AN INUDSTRIAL FIELD SUPERINTENDENT?

Construction Leadership & Planning

• Lead daily field operations on industrial, water, and wastewater projects ranging from $5M-$100M.
• Develop short-interval schedules tied to commissioning milestones and process equipment deliveries.
• Coordinate excavation, shoring, structural concrete, process piping, and yard piping sequences to maintain flow paths and bypass requirements.
• Work with design engineers to interpret P&IDs, flow diagrams, and mechanical layouts.
• Manage equipment setting and precision alignment for clarifiers, blowers, pumps, mixers, and other treatment components.
• Oversee subcontractor scopes including electrical, I&C, HVAC, coatings, and specialty process suppliers.

Safety & Environmental Stewardship

• Lead a 'Zero-Injury' culture-conduct daily Job Safety Analyses and weekly toolbox talks.
• Enforce confined-space, trenching, rigging, and lock-out/tag-out procedures per OSHA 1926 Subpart Y.
• Coordinate environmental compliance including erosion control, dewatering, and discharge permitting.

Quality & Technical Control

• Implement quality control plans specific to structural concrete, coating systems, and pipe pressure testing.
• Verify correct installation of process piping materials (DIP, PVC, stainless, HDPE) and bolted or welded joints.
• Witness startup, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems alongside OEM reps.
• Maintain redlines and as-builts reflecting actual field installation for owner turnover.

Communication & Coordination

• Conduct daily huddle/coordination meetings with foremen and subcontractors to align manpower and sequencing.
• Communicate proactively with Project Manager regarding schedule risks, material delays, and RFI responses.
• Collaborate closely with municipalities, engineers, and inspectors to ensure code and specification compliance.
• Maintain detailed daily reports tracking manpower, equipment hours, quantities placed, and safety observations.

Team & Culture

• Mentor field engineers, foremen, and craftworkers; build a high-performing, cohesive field team.
• Foster collaboration between self-perform crews and trade partners.
• Model Journey's culture of humility, integrity, and service on every job site.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 7-12 years of progressive construction field supervision in one or more of the following industry sectors - water & wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, related civil/process infrastructure, and other related industrial facilities and projects
• Proven leadership of self-perform concrete and piping crews.
• Experience managing subcontractors in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation trades.
• Familiarity with startup, commissioning, and punch-list closure for process systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED

• Deep understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes and the interaction of civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and coordinate P&IDs, shop drawings, and structural details.
• Strong planning and sequencing abilities for equipment installations, pipe runs, and shutdown coordination.
• Skilled in field documentation, RFIs, and coordination with design engineers.
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to maintain relationships with clients and public agencies.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to regional job sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily field-based on active construction sites and operating plants.
• Regular exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, and process-related hazards.
• Frequent walking, climbing, and work on uneven surfaces; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Periodic travel required for multi-site project support.
• Must be able to consistently move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly on job sites with unfinished and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistently.
• Consistently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time occasionally depending on the task.
• Must be able to transfer materials ranging from the ground to overhead consistently.
• Must be able to move material up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Must be able to safely use hand and power tools.

BENEFITS YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WITH JOURNEY GROUP

At Journey Group, we offer a variety of different perks and benefits. We offer competitive pay, annual review with pay increase opportunity, annual bonus, and Spanish/English bilingual premium pay. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, flex spending account, health savings account with a company match, short term disability, employer paid long term disability, along with a wellness program.

We want our employees to maintain a work life balance, so we offer paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

As a Industrial Field Superintendent, you will be eligible for a company provided cell phone and clothing allowance.

OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!

If you are ready to join our mission of positively impacting lives by building community, please submit a resume online or stop in and fill out an application at 4500 W 58th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.