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Power Design

Mechanical Superintendent

Raleigh, NC

We're seeking a strong mechanical superintendent who is willing to travel temporarily to our ... Experience with Hydronic piping systems, Chiller, Boiler, Water Source Heat Pump refrigeration ...

Fred Smith Company

Utility Superintendent

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Fred Smith Company is currently searching for a Utility Superintendent. Applicants must have a ... water, storm and sanitary sewer construction.We are a self-perform heavy civil contractor working ...

CDM Smith

Superintendent 2

Raleigh, NC

Provides mentoring to junior superintendents and craft forepersons. * For those supervising union ... dams, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc.). Advanced ability to identify and quickly ...

Trinnex Inc.

Superintendent 2

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$90.23 - $148.89/hr

Provides mentoring to junior superintendents and craft forepersons. * For those supervising union ... dams, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc.). Advanced ability to identify and quickly ...

CDM Smith

Superintendent 2

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Provides mentoring to junior superintendents and craft forepersons. * For those supervising union ... dams, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc.). Advanced ability to identify and quickly ...

Sunrock

Underground Utility Foreman

Durham, NC · On-site

Our Utility Superintendents lead the crews who make critical infrastructure possible -- from water and sewer systems to storm drainage. What You'll Do As a Utility Superintendent , you'll oversee all ...

Sunrock

Grading Project Superintendent

Butner, NC · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

The Project Superintendent-Grading manages multiple construction projects, coordinates labor and ... Storm water certification and traffic control certification preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ...

Sunrock

Grading Project Superintendent

Butner, NC · On-site

GENERAL SUMMARY The Project Superintendent-Grading manages multiple construction projects ... Storm water certification and traffic control certification preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ...

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How much do water superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for water superintendent in Raleigh, NC is $96,844.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,600.00 and $117,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a water superintendent?

A water superintendent is a vital part of the water treatment process. In this career, you are in charge of the process by which water enters the municipality’s treatment plants. Your responsibilities are to create and oversee the plans that provide water to a town or city’s treatment centers from wells, lakes, and rivers. Additional job duties include maintaining the sewage system for the municipality. Water superintendent is a supervisory position, so you manage a staff proportional to the size of their area. Small towns may have a team of only a couple people, while larger cities may have a sizable staff. You may also handle public reports and press releases for the city’s water system.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a water superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Water Superintendent, you need expertise in water treatment operations, regulatory compliance, and staff management, typically supported by a relevant degree and state certification in water operations. Familiarity with SCADA systems, GIS software, and water quality testing equipment is essential for overseeing modern water utility infrastructure. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in managing teams and responding effectively to emergencies or community concerns. These skills ensure safe, efficient water delivery, regulatory adherence, and effective utility management.

What are some typical challenges faced by a water superintendent in managing municipal water systems?

Water Superintendents often encounter challenges related to maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring water quality, and managing aging infrastructure. They must stay updated on evolving environmental regulations and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies. Additionally, balancing limited budgets while prioritizing upgrades, emergency repairs, and staff training can be demanding. Effective communication and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and city officials are crucial for addressing these challenges and ensuring reliable water services for the community.

What is the difference between Water Superintendent vs Water Plant Operator?

AspectWater SuperintendentWater Plant Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a water treatment or distribution certification, sometimes a degree in environmental science or engineeringRequires a water treatment operator certification, often a high school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple facilities or districts, manages staff, and ensures complianceOperates and monitors water treatment equipment at a specific plant
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipalities, water districts, and large utility companiesWater treatment plants, municipal water facilities, private water companies

The Water Superintendent generally has broader responsibilities, overseeing entire water systems and managing staff, while the Water Plant Operator focuses on operating and maintaining water treatment equipment. Both roles require certification, but the Superintendent's role is more managerial and strategic.

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Infographic showing various Water Superintendent job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,844 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Assistant Superintendent - Water/Wastewater - RALEIGH/DURHAM

Harper General Contractors

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement by joining the Project Manager and Superintendent as a team who work together to create a safe work environment, build a quality project, and keep projects on schedule while earning a fair and reasonable profit.
Essential Functions:
  • Learn what it means to be the main contact for the project at the jobsite.
  • Assist in overseeing the project to make all critical field decisions or understand where to get assistance from.
  • Assist in and learn to oversee the project to ensure proper project decisions - ensure PM is making timely and appropriate decisions to provide information and items necessary for the project.
    • Scheduling
    • Delivery
    • Logistics, Staging & Phasing
    • Quality Control
    • Employee staffing levels
  • Ability to communicate with Owner and Architect/Engineer relating to field issues.
    • Investigating issues.
    • Assist in resolving issues.
    • Knowing the proper time to involve Owners and Architects/Engineers.
  • Demonstrate leadership regarding Harper Big 6.
    • Safety/SOAR.
    • Core.
    • Procurement/Scheduling.
    • Pre-Install Meetings.
    • Exterior Skin Systems Meetings.
    • Utility strike prevention plan.
  • Assist and Understand the Project Safety Requirements.
    • Ensure Harper safety requirements are explained, implemented, and demonstrated.
    • Develop and implement working relationship with Safety Manager.
      • Project specific safety pre-planning.
      • Coordinate with Safety Manager to develop a project-site specific SOAR Orientation Document.
      • Soar Implementation - if allowing other Harper staff to conduct orientations ensure proper message and execution of the document.
      • OSHA standards are understood and followed based on the actions of workers on the job.
      • Performing weekly Toolbox Talks with all active trades.
      • Conduct Safety Stand down Training as necessary.
      • Participates in the timely and effective investigation of all incidents including injuries, property damage, behavioral issues and near misses.
      • Conduct weekly site safety inspections in Procore.
    • Learn to understand the importance of an accurate and up to date procurement log.
    • Assist the Superintendent/PM to create Schedules as well as determine sequencing of work.
    • Understand project QAQC:
      • QA example:
        • Pre-installation meetings.
      • QC example:
        • Visual and documents inspections of work in place.
      • Assist in overseeing the coordination of all Trade Partners.
        • Project site specific logistics/use including associated rules.
        • Scheduling of each trade (who goes where and when to start).
        • Developing and implementing recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
        • Clarity of design versus installation (RFI's).
        • Schedule for the trades (durations and commitments of durations).
      • Supervise field staff to ensure staff development.
        • This includes Foreman, Field Engineers, and Interns.
        • Also includes assisting in the development of Project Engineers.
      • Ability to manage timesheets for field staff.
      • Ability to manage and complete all daily reports.
      • Manage all jobsite equipment.
      • Recognize and understand the importance of compliance with local building codes.
      • Participate and recognize the importance of all required inspections for the project.
      • Ability to create and execute a proper Harper punch list prior to inviting Engineer/Owner to develop a punch list.
      • Procore:
        • Fill-In Daily Log.
        • Read commitment scopes of work and understand content.
        • Navigate and understand how to utilize directory.
        • Utilize and understand all functions of the drawings tab.
        • Create and track an observation.
        • Utilize the photos application.
        • Create and maintain the punch-list.
        • Know where to find the schedule, read and understand.
        • Understand how to navigate and seek information from Specs tool.
        • Understand how to navigate and seek information from Submittals.
        • Ability to enter timesheet in Procore.

Competencies:
  • Scheduling:
    • Ability to understand material delivery dates and when they are required.
  • Demonstrate ability to understand conflicts regarding design.
    • With Trade Partners.
    • With Arch/Engineers.
  • Demonstrate willingness and some ability to run a Trade Partner coordination meeting.
    • Runs the meeting effectively.
    • Also show the ability to understand when documentation is required related to drawing and specification updates and/or cost impacts.
  • Demonstrate ability to develop and manage a QAQC program.
  • OSHA 10 certified.
  • Proven track record of a strong safety culture on the jobsite - is a leader in safety.
  • Some understanding of construction means and methods for all scopes of work.
  • Understand the importance of communicating and developing relationships with City, Local Agencies and Utility representatives.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead the jobsite to include:
    • Harper Personnel.
    • Trade Partners.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and accept change often.
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Supervise multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
  • Able to solve complex issues.
  • A "Can Do" attitude.
  • Read and understand people and their intentions.
  • Can build relationships with project teammates and trade partners.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Assistant Superintendent shall assist the Superintendent in supervising all Trade Partners, consultants, and vendors daily. This supervision shall ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work is performed.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.
Physical Demands: The Assistant Superintendent is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project, and the ASUP must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project. This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy; but help is always available with heavier loads. Inspection for quality, consistency and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
Travel Required: Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices. Minimal overnight or weekend travel. Driving a company-owned vehicle is required to perform the duties of an ASUP. The ASUP is required to have a valid state-issued license, a satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and must adhere to our Driving and Truck Policy.
Education and Experience:
  • Minimum experience shall include previous position as a Foreman.
  • Experience with Harper GC may be a plus.

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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