Superintendent - Heavy Civil /Large Projects
hace 2 meses
Newark
Job DescriptionSuperintendent – Heavy Civil Steel Construction Highway, Bridge & Infrastructure Projects Compensation: $160,000 – $250,000 (based on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens only (no H-1B or sponsorship) Position Overview A leading national heavy civil general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent – Steel Construction to lead all on-site structural and miscellaneous steel erection activities on large-scale infrastructure projects. This role is critical to the successful delivery of highways, bridges, tunnels, and mass-transit systems. The Superintendent will serve as the senior field authority for steel operations, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with project plans, schedules, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead and supervise all structural and miscellaneous steel erection activities, including beams, columns, trusses, braces, stairs, railings, and connections, • Manage daily steel field operations, including crew productivity, equipment utilization, site logistics, and work sequencing, • Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Fabricators, Erectors, and other trades to ensure timely delivery and installation of steel materials, • Develop and maintain short- and long-term steel erection schedules aligned with the overall project timeline, • Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety programs, promoting a zero-incident safety culture, • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with AISC standards, project specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements, • Identify and resolve field issues proactively, including fit-up challenges, fabrication discrepancies, and trade conflicts, • Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for all steel-related coordination between field crews, management, and design teams, • Maintain accurate daily reports, progress tracking, inspection logs, and documentation, • 8+ years of hands-on experience in structural and miscellaneous steel erection within heavy civil or structural construction, • Proven leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman on steel-intensive projects such as bridges, industrial facilities, or large infrastructure works, • Strong technical knowledge of:, • Steel erection sequencing, • Rigging and crane operations, • Welding and bolting procedures, • AISC standards and tolerances, • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications, • Demonstrated ability to lead union and/or non-union crews effectively, • Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, • Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore) and Microsoft Office, • Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications • OSHA 30-Hour Certification, • NCCER or equivalent steel construction certifications, • High-authority field leadership role with significant impact on project success, • Competitive compensation tied directly to experience and responsibility, • Long-term stability with a firm known for delivering landmark transportation projects