Crew Superintendent

Take the next step in your career with an innovative organization that values, develops, and empowers its employees to enhance their potential! At Portland Utilities Construction Co., LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, our employees are our number one asset. Our team has been committed to excellence by being a water, wastewater sewer, and water rehabilitation specialist for over 30 years and we work together every day to provide our clients with the best possible service on every project. Join our team to help keep infrastructure working better, safer, and longer for customers throughout the world.

We’re looking for a Construction Superintendent in Knoxville, TN to oversee sewer rehabilitation projects using innovative methods like pipe bursting, UV CIPP lining, and other underground utility techniques. This is the perfect career opportunity to lead a talented crew, drive project success, and make a difference with a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork.

We are currently offering a limited-time sign-on bonus of $4,000 for new hires with a valid CDL license, and sign-on bonuses for new hires without a current CDL license are also available at a reduced amount. New employees who meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program will be eligible for the full payout.

The starting pay is $75,000 per year. We offer 100% paid on-the-job training!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Salary
• Travel Perks: Daily per diem and company-paid lodging.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to showcase leadership skills and progress to becoming a Superintendent of Operations.
• Company Vehicle: Provided for work-related travel.
• Work with Purpose: Join a team of trenchless technology specialists and craft workers dedicated to clean water.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement master project plans.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire on-site teams to meet project goals.
• Oversee the installation of sewer pipes, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and materials to keep timelines on track.
• Communicate with internal teams, inspectors, and engineers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain detailed project records, including daily reports, time sheets, and equipment logs.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and support our culture of safety on-site.

What We Need
Must-Have:

• Experience: 3–5 years as a Foreman or Superintendent and 5–10 years in sewer and water pipe installation.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of pipe bursting, CIPP lining, service installations, and equipment setup for line and grade.
• Skills: Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel), excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Physical Ability: Lift up to 40 lbs and operate heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Travel Readiness: Willing to travel 100% of the time during weekdays with weekends typically at home. Includes per diem and company-provided lodging.

Nice-to-Have:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Familiarity with safety and emergency procedures.
• Leadership experience in construction project management.

Azuria Water Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria Water Solutions is firmly bound. Azuria Water Solutions will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria Water Solutions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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