Construction Superintendent, Underground Utilities

Job overview

The Construction Superintendent, Underground Utilities role is onsite, based in Manteno, IL, with travel to area jobsites as needed. Pay is $76,000–$90,000 per year. Allied Water Services builds underground utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, and storm drain systems, for communities across the region. The superintendent leads field operations from project start through completion, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and equipment to meet schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and quality standards. The role keeps project teams and stakeholders informed and helps ensure reliable infrastructure is delivered efficiently.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily field operations for underground utility projects
• coordinate subcontractors, crews, and equipment
• maintain schedules and budgets
• enforce jobsite safety and OSHA compliance
• interpret construction drawings and specifications
• inspect work for quality
• communicate project status
• manage materials, deliveries, and on-site inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

construction superintendent

underground utilities

manteno il

allied water services

water and sewer

storm drain systems

$76,000–$90,000 per year

field operations

osha compliance

heavy civil construction

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

The posting requires four or more years of underground utility or heavy civil construction experience and prior superintendent or field leadership experience. OSHA 30 is preferred; trenching and excavation safety knowledge is required.

About the employer

Allied Water Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.