Superintendent

Company Description

Associated Construction Company (ACC) was incorporated in New London, Connecticut, on August 4, 1942, by Angelo J.M. Giardini. The firm was originally established as a military defense contractor, constructing critical base facilities for the U.S. Navy, including work at the submarine base in Groton, Connecticut. As regional demand evolved, ACC expanded into residential construction to support post-war housing needs.

In 1946, ACC relocated its headquarters to Hartford, Connecticut, positioning the company to better serve a growing and diverse client base across the state. From this central hub, ACC built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction across a wide range of sectors, including residential housing, commercial office and retail facilities, industrial plants, healthcare environments, and water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Leadership continuity has played a key role in the company’s long-term success. Thomas M. Giardini, son of founder Angelo Giardini, led the firm as President for over 30 years until his passing in September 2015. Under his leadership, ACC significantly expanded its construction management capabilities and strengthened its presence in the private sector, including work on broadcast, data, and Life Sciences facilities for national and international clients.

Today, ACC operates as a third-generation company. Current President Joseph Jankowski joined the firm in 1984, brought in by the founder Angelo J.M. Giardini. His time at ACC exposed him to complex technical projects, which imparted a high level of skill, experience, and management techniques. During his tenure, the organization has evolved into a modern, team-driven structure with strong leadership across all departments. ACC has since experienced substantial growth while maintaining its commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, and consistent project delivery. The company has also been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in Connecticut for two consecutive years, reflecting its strong culture and dedication to its people.

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Superintendent, Environmental 

Title: Superintendent, Construction (water and wastewater treatment facilities)

Pay: $90,000 to $155,000

Bonus: performance-based bonuses tied to company and project profitability

Type: Full Time, Exempt

Reports to: Director

Are you a driving and collaborating superintendent who is ready to lead teams on challenging water infrastructure construction projects and desiring to grow in a company with an award-winning culture and a seriously bright future of growth and expansion?

Who we are?

We take great pride in our construction and our teamwork. ACC, founded in 1942, has undergone major leadership and organizational improvement in recent years-earning multiple awards, including “Best Place to Work” for our culture, commitment to development, and career advancement pathways.

Our long-term strategic growth plan is underway, supported by strong financials, a strong team, and industry reputation. We are a GC & CM company that builds across a range of markets. This role is focused on our expansion efforts and may work on project efforts in both construction types: 1) water and wastewater infrastructure, and 2) in commercial construction.

Website: https://accgc.com/

Who you are

You are passionate about construction, and you want to advance your construction career with company that provides empowered opportunities. You are an outstanding general contractor superintendent. You know how to lead construction projects by not over stacking the work, planning to milestones, smartly deconflicting resources, lining up near term work, informing teams, and then proactively driving sub-contractors. You are not a yeller. You are firm in resolve but know how to vary your communication style to get the most out of people. You build trust. You lead by frequently walking the job, inspecting the work quality, chatting with tradesmen, checking and promoting safety, understanding the work progress, and engaging the sub-contractors to be ready for their next work tasks. Due to your leadership, you have very few “bad sub-contractors” because they rise to your standards. You are a team player. You easily collaborate with the Project Manager, push and pull information with stakeholders, and professionally work with senior leadership.

You are an adept learner who can close the gap in preferred experience with deep knowledge in water and wastewater treatment facilities. If you don’t have that preferred background, then you have a talent for attention to detail with mechanical equipment and relative experience in one of the following: water and wastewater treatment plants/facilities, towers, tanks, pump stations, instrumentation, large HVAC, complex electrical, large equipment installation, heavy and large road or concrete work, etc. (or similar construction).

If this is you, or if this is mostly you and you have the goals, self-drive, humility, loyalty, and coachability to rise to this high standard, then you are the right fit for The Associated Construction Company. You can have an amazing journey here.

Why join us?

•Work on mission-critical water infrastructure projects that serve communities

•Be empowered to lead from the front – with decision-making authority and real field impact

•Join a highly reputable and award-winning company that values excellence, planning, accountability, and people

•Competitive compensation package, training resources, and long-term career growth

Responsibilities

•Meets and upholds standards noted within ACC’s Mission Statement, Thematic Goals and Core Values

•Adhere to and promote the company’s professionalism and culture standards, ensuring maintaining cooperative, positive, and loyal behavior

•Drive, lead, and manage on-site logistics

•Walk the field multiple times daily to verify progress, labor, materials, and space readiness

•Lead all field verification before planning updates and owner meetings

•Actively participate in the longer-term planning and scheduling of projects

•Push timely updates to the 6LA and proactively adjust when plans deviate

•Gain full buy-in from trade foremen on work plans and milestones

•Drive execution of Pull Plan milestones and 6-Week Look Ahead (6LA) schedules

•Lead daily huddles with trade foremen to confirm plans, manpower, and coordination

•Champion quality assurance and field accountability on a daily basis

•Escalate and correct field deviations with urgency, coordination, and leadership

•Track and document daily production, work completions, and issues

•Report delays and drive recovery strategies through collaboration with PM and Director

•Use Procore and MS Office tools to maintain field records, RFIs, and daily reports

•Track and drive construction quality

•Proactively plan for the punch list and effectively complete it on time and within standards

•Communicate professionally with the owner/client and key stakeholders

•Ensure the work site is kept organized, optimal flow, safe, and clear

•Collaborate with cross department staff to provide deliverables and own your part of company-wide processes

•Professionally work with and for the Project Manager over the project

•Follow the directions and coaching provided by your Director

•Be the operational leader of sub-contractors and be accountable for all of the project

•Provide information for and do your part in team project documentation to ensure contractual obligations are met and sub-contractor management is optimized

•As related to the role, understand and deliver all technical and design requirements

• As related to the role, ensure contractual requirements are met

•Monitor compliance to applicable to Federal, State, & local Regulatory Agency requirements

•Ensure successful close out of each project with completed work, owner requirements are met, quality is met, and company processes are closed

•Assist with innovating new methods for construction management processes

•Provide infrequent on-boarding and training for others

•Maintain a flexible approach to adapt with company changes

Education, Training, Key Skills

•5 years of Superintendent experience in water infrastructure construction

•Knowledge of: process piping, chemical feed systems, pumps, bar screens, clarifiers, gates, compactors, etc. Including civil, structural, architectural, MEP systems, and plant startup/commissioning

•Skilled at reading P&IDs, shop drawings, and coordination plans across disciplines

•Able to layout work and use transit for coordinates and grades

•Knowledge of site logistics, plant safety, and environmental compliance

•Skilled at developing and managing 4-week lookahead schedules and real-time plan updates

•Field leadership mindset with strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

•Consistent presence in the field – "walk the job" daily leadership standard

•Strong interpersonal skills to manage subcontractors, project teams, and owner reps

•Experience and skills in near term planning of projects while thinking long-term milestones

•Basic skills for machinery utilization

•High School Diploma or Trade School Certificate required

•OSHA 30 Certification required

•Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

•Reliable transportation

•Good computer and software skills

•Language: English (Required), bonus if Spanish speaker

Work Environment

•Exposure to outside weather and elements on the construction site

•Lifting may be required, with 30 pounds unassisted

•Some office environment for desk responsibilities and team meetings

Schedule

•Monday to Friday. Infrequent Saturday support

•Daytime schedule aligned with project team

•Expected hours: 50hrs a week

Benefits

401(K)

401(K) employer matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities and program

Supplemental pay types: Bonus opportunities

Work Location

•Job sites Areas: Western and/or lower Massachusetts, greater Hartford area (CT)

• Headquarters in Hartford, CT