Traveling Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

Company: Alberici Constructors Inc.
Location: Newport News
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with more than 1,200 employees and nearing $2B in revenue, Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations throughout North America to build their most challenging and important projects. Since our founding in 1918, Alberici earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and trust. Combined with our 100 years of experience, we provide construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process, and water industries. We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life. When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance. Are you Built for the Challenge ? Our Values: Working Safely Valuing Diversity Serving Humbly Executing with Integrity Solving Creatively Engaging Fully What We Offer: Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one Paid parental leave Continuing education reimbursement Personalized career development and training programs Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members Corporate office cafeteria access Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities Philanthropy opportunities Position Overview: The Traveling Superintendent (Water/Wastewater) is responsible for the direction and coordination of field labor, subcontractors and the placement/use of equipment and construction materials. The Superintendent is accountable for the efficient and effective day-to-day construction of the project following the overall construction methodology and means developed by the Project Manager. The Superintendent is capable of supervising a project scope of 50 million dollars. Safe, effective and efficient operation of the project. Facilitates new employee – self performed or subcontractor - orientation training and experience. Basic knowledge of project start up guide & quality assurance program. Capability to help read and build a 1-2 month look a head work schedule. Scheduling of labor, materials, equipment and is knowledgeable on EWM procedures. Experience with the purchase of project construction materials. Read and understand contracts with both owners and subcontractors. Develops and maintains relationships with owners, designers, fire and building code officials. Leads subcontractor and workforce meetings. Sets sequence and directions for field and subcontractor work forces. Interfaces with Subcontractor. Ability to assist PM on estimating change orders. Ability to manage major work activities for subcontractors and self performed work with follow thru to assure completed tasks meet project requirements. Ability to prepare and sequence site logistics within budget and schedule restraint. Foresees and mitigates schedule conflicts with subcontractors and self performed work. Proficient with project quantities and cost control projections and ability to read and update labor productivity reports. Recognizes and mediate on site labor issues. Payroll time sheet experience. Completes jobsite Daily Reports. Proficient in scheduling work through modeling. Participates in Mentor Training Program Safety Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and implementation of SafeRing policies and procedures. Models and reinforces safety as the top priority on the project site. Leads by example. Attends and participates in Daily SafeStarts — rotating between crews. Leads weekly site safety meetings. Leads Stretch Don’t Strain Warm Up. Implements ACI’s Permitting as Applied: Excavation, Hot Work, Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, and Scaffolding. Participates in preparation & developing PHD’s along with revisions & improvements to existing PHD’s. Leadership Creates fellowship among field trades as well as management. Has strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Has strong listening skills. Possess good problem-solving skills Leads in the development, evaluating and mentoring of ACI apprentices. Sets productivity pace for the project. Participates in employee recognition. Management and Additional Duties Effectively delegates tasks Leads by example and mentors others. Supports and adheres to the matrix organization format. Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record. Ensures client satisfaction, both internally and externally, through positive, pleasant, professional and efficient handling of issues. Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even if it is outside the scope of regular duties. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Active with LEAN initiative. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 10 years of experience in the construction field as a Supervisor. Prior experience managing the construction of a water/wastewater treatment facility. Exposure to supervising union and non-union workforces is preferred. Corresponds through and is proficient with MS Outlook and other Microsoft suite applications. Candidates may permanently reside anywhere in the US but must be willing to travel to, and be based at, project locations anywhere across North America for extended periods of time (up to 85%). Growth Opportunities Alberici invests heavily in our team members training and development in both technical, management, and leadership aptitude. This role is on the Superintendent Career Ladder; employees participate in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) focused on career advancement. Typical growth opportunities for this position include: Senior Superintendent Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS LI-Onsite

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