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Superintendent - Water/Wastewater Projects

Shimmick
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2027

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Superintendent based in the Seattle area to support civil water/wastewater infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest. 

 

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Ensure the safety of project craft and the care of company assets.
  • Develop and implement plans for the construction of heavy civil infrastructure within budget, schedule, quality, and environmental criteria.
  • Leads, directs and manages the entire direction of construction and related activities within assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area or a multi-discipline construction project.
  • Train and develop craft workforce and build a highly effective team.
  • Maintain a professional working relationship with client representatives for day to day activities and long term operations.
  • Communicates changes or modifications of jobsite activities within assigned area of operations and adjusts plans as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Experience directing the operations of craft personnel and equipment on Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing mechanical, electrical, and S/W/MBE subcontractors.
  • Current OSHA 10.
  • Must be detail oriented, thorough, well organized and effectively manage time.
  • Ability to work in a high-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
  • Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Consultative, service-oriented mindset, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
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Additional Information:

  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $190,000 per year depending on experience and/or education. 

 

Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible and hybrid work options, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  #LI-AR1

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