Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction

Salary/Rate:US$140000.00 - US$180000.00 per annum
Job Type:Site Based
Contract Type:Permanent
Town/City:Newark, NJ
County:New Jersey
Sector:Construction & Development
Job ref:JN -102025-84399_1760988458
Post Date:10. 20. 2025
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Job Title: Civil Superintendent

Location: Newark, NJ


Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Civil Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for the successful execution of construction activities in compliance with design specifications, budget constraints, and schedule requirements. The Superintendent plays a key leadership role in field planning, subcontractor coordination, and on-site construction supervision to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity are maintained.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all field construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with design documents, project schedule, and budget.
  • Manage and coordinate daily on-site operations, including scheduling, labor supervision, and subcontractor oversight.
  • Ensure compliance with contract documents, industry standards, and project specifications.
  • Optimize the use of labor, materials, and equipment to maximize project efficiency.
  • Provide technical guidance, including interpretation of construction drawings and recommending methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project schedules, logistics plans, and procedural standards.
  • Enforce and support site-specific safety plans and company-wide safety initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with on-site owner representatives and maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders.
  • Execute additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of progressive field experience in large-scale ($200M+) heavy civil infrastructure projects.
  • Minimum 5 years of transit-oriented construction (piling, concrete, structural steel).
  • Experience working with municipal, state, and federal agencies
  • Proficient in interpreting construction documents, specifications, and schedules.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, HCSS HeavyBid, (or similiar programs)
  • OSHA Certification and First Aid Certification required.

The above salary range represents Cobalt's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards package this client provides to employees.

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