Superintendent — Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction

Location: Tallahassee, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time

At Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., we don’t just build infrastructure — we build life-changing infrastructure. As a privately owned, employee-owned civil contracting firm, we perform work across public and private markets, specializing in water and wastewater treatment plants, site development, underground utilities, and roadway construction throughout the Southeast.

We’re seeking a Superintendent to lead complex water/wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects in North Florida. In this role, you will take full ownership of field operations — directing foremen and crews, managing subcontractors, driving production, and ensuring the work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do

Field Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage daily field operations for active water and wastewater treatment plant projects.

• Supervise multiple foremen, crews, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized, and productive jobsite.

• Ensure field work aligns with project plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Safety & Quality

• Own jobsite safety — enforce OSHA standards and Petticoat-Schmitt safety requirements.

• Conduct daily job briefings and address hazards, near-misses, and corrective actions.

• Maintain high-quality workmanship through ongoing inspections and verification.

Scheduling & Resource Management

• Build and manage accurate 2–4 week look-ahead schedules.

• Coordinate manpower, equipment, inspections, and material deliveries to maintain workflow.

• Partner with project management and survey teams to support layout and sequencing.

Team Development & Communication

• Mentor, train, and develop crew members and foremen.

• Promote strong communication between the field and office.

• Complete accurate daily reports, timecards, production logs, and equipment reports.

• Support the Project Manager with risk identification, opportunities, and field adjustments.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 7–10 years of heavy civil construction experience, with direct WWTP project background.

• Proven ability to manage multiple self-perform crews and subcontractors.

• Strong knowledge of heavy civil and treatment plant construction methods, including:

  • Yard and process piping

  • Structural concrete

  • Equipment setting and alignment

  • Start-up and punch-out

• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, P&IDs, I&C diagrams, and electrical one-lines.

• Skilled in short-term planning, resource coordination, and cost awareness.

• Familiarity with rotary lasers, builder’s levels, and total station layout support.

• Strong communication skills and comfort with mobile/tablet-based field reporting.

Certifications & Training (Preferred)

• Competent Person, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Crane/Rigging, OSHA 30.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

How You’ll Measure Success

• Projects delivered safely, on time, within budget, and with high quality.

• Accurate and achievable weekly look-aheads.

• Efficient crews with strong morale and clear direction.

• Proactive communication that prevents issues and accelerates progress.

You’ll Love It Here If You Live Our A.C.T. Values

Accountability – Safety first, clear expectations, execute the plan, own the outcome.
Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility — no jerks allowed.
Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, developing others, and determination to win.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive pay with performance-based incentives.

• Company vehicle and fuel card.

• Cell phone allowance.

• Project Performance Incentive — additional bonus potential for projects that exceed budget expectations.

• Company Performance Incentive — profit sharing once company benchmarks are achieved.

• Monthly Safety Bonus — awarded when the company goes recordable-incident free.

• PTO and Paid Holidays available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage Options, including a 100% company-paid High Deductible Health Plan (employee-only).

• Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Coverage.

• Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance.

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 4%.

• Ongoing training, development, and leadership growth opportunities.

• Employee-Owned (ESOP): Every team member has a direct stake in our success.

Location

Projects located throughout North Florida, centered on Tallahassee.
Expect 80–90% field presence, with periodic office coordination as needed.

Important Notice Regarding Agencies

Petticoat Schmitt will not accept unsolicited résumés from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Any agency or third-party résumé submissions will be considered unsolicited and the property of Petticoat Schmitt. We will not pay any placement or referral fees for such submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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