KnowHireMatch · 1 day ago
Superintendent - Heavy Civil /Large Projects
Newark, NJ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expKnowHireMatch is a leading national heavy civil general contractor seeking an experienced Superintendent for Steel Construction. The role involves leading on-site structural and miscellaneous steel erection activities for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring work is executed safely and efficiently according to project standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Coordinate steel erection activities with concrete operations and other trades on complex, multi-phase projects
Qualification
Required
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
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
NCCER or equivalent steel construction certifications
Experience coordinating steel erection in conjunction with concrete and multi-trade operations on complex civil projects
Benefits
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
Company
KnowHireMatch
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase