Construction Superintendent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field execution on a major heavy civil infrastructure project in Newark, New Jersey. This role is suited to a senior field construction professional with extensive experience on large-scale infrastructure projects involving concrete, structural steel, piling, and complex site coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with design requirements, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage day-to-day site operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, craft labour, equipment, materials, and construction sequencing.
• Ensure subcontractors and field teams comply with contract documents, approved procedures, and project requirements.
• Monitor use of labour, materials, and equipment to support productivity and project performance.
• Provide technical assistance and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Recommend appropriate construction methods, sequencing, equipment, and field solutions.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Assist project management with site logistics planning and implementation.
• Support development and implementation of project procedures, standards, and working documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the Site-Specific Safety Plan and applicable safety requirements.
• Coordinate regularly with client and owner representatives on site.
• Identify construction issues, schedule risks, and potential delays and support timely resolution.
• Maintain strong communication with project management, subcontractors, field teams, and stakeholders.
• Support quality control, inspection, and field documentation requirements throughout construction.
• Perform additional field management responsibilities as required by project leadership.

Requirements

• Extensive supervisory field experience on large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong experience delivering major projects with values in excess of approximately USD 200 million.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, General Superintendent, or senior craft supervisor.
• Strong background in new-build structures including piling, reinforced concrete, and structural steel.
• Thorough knowledge of US construction methods, techniques, standards, and field practices.
• Experience coordinating large subcontractor and craft workforces.
• Strong understanding of contract documents, construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of contract administration and field construction management.
• Familiarity with local trades, unions, and craft labour environments is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex site activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with construction management and field documentation platforms.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and estimating or construction planning tools.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, schedules, and construction documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with municipal, state, or federal government clients.
• Experience on transportation, rail, airport, bridge, tunnel, or major public infrastructure projects.
• OSHA certification.
• First Aid certification.

Additional Information

This is a site-based role in Newark, New Jersey. It offers the opportunity to support a high-profile transportation infrastructure project. Suitable for senior construction professionals with a strong background in heavy civil, structural, and public infrastructure projects. Strong safety leadership, field coordination, and schedule management capability are essential.