Superintendent - Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Heavy Civil / Transportation Infrastructure
Work Arrangement: Site-based
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field execution on a major heavy civil infrastructure project in Newark, New Jersey.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising on-site construction activities to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and design requirements.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise construction activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with design requirements, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
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Plan, coordinate, and manage day-to-day site operations.
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Coordinate subcontractors, craft labour, equipment, materials, and construction sequencing.
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Ensure subcontractors and field teams comply with contract documents, approved procedures, and project requirements.
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Monitor use of labour, materials, and equipment to support productivity and project performance.
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Provide technical assistance and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications.
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Recommend appropriate construction methods, sequencing, equipment, and field solutions.
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Support development and maintenance of project schedules.
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Assist project management with site logistics planning and implementation.
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Support development and implementation of project procedures, standards, and working documentation.
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Ensure compliance with the Site-Specific Safety Plan and applicable safety requirements.
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Coordinate regularly with client and owner representatives on site.
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Identify construction issues, schedule risks, and potential delays and support timely resolution.
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Maintain strong communication with project management, subcontractors, field teams, and stakeholders.
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Support quality control, inspection, and field documentation requirements throughout construction.
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Perform additional field management responsibilities as required by project leadership.
Requirements
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Extensive supervisory field experience on large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
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Strong experience delivering major projects with values in excess of approximately USD 200 million.
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Minimum 10 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, General Superintendent, or senior craft supervisor.
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Strong background in new-build structures including piling, reinforced concrete, and structural steel.
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Thorough knowledge of US construction methods, techniques, standards, and field practices.
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Experience coordinating large subcontractor and craft workforces.
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Strong understanding of contract documents, construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
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Knowledge of contract administration and field construction management.
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Familiarity with local trades, unions, and craft labour environments is advantageous.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent leadership, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to manage complex site activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Technical Skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Experience with construction management and field documentation platforms.
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Familiarity with Bluebeam and estimating or construction planning tools.
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Strong ability to interpret drawings, schedules, and construction documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working with municipal, state, or federal government clients.
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Experience on transportation, rail, airport, bridge, tunnel, or major public infrastructure projects.
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OSHA certification.
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First Aid certification.
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High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Additional Information
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Site-based role in Newark, New Jersey.
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Opportunity to support a high-profile transportation infrastructure project.
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Suitable for senior construction professionals with a strong background in heavy civil, structural, and public infrastructure projects.
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Strong safety leadership, field coordination, and schedule management capability are essential.