Job Description
Sitework Superintendent
Our client is a well-established civil construction contractor specializing in site development, excavation, earthwork, utilities, paving, roadwork, and infrastructure projects across New Jersey. The company has built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability, delivering successful projects for commercial, industrial, municipal, and private clients. With a growing project portfolio and a commitment to employee development, they offer long-term career opportunities within a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Hiring Need / Day to Day: Due to continued growth and an expanding backlog of work, our client is seeking an experienced Sitework Superintendent to oversee field operations on a variety of civil construction projects throughout the region. The Superintendent will be responsible for managing daily jobsite activities, coordinating labor and equipment resources, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring all work is completed safely and according to contract specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily field operations for sitework and civil construction projects.
- Oversee activities including earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, storm drainage, paving, and site improvements.
- Coordinate and supervise field crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
- Monitor workforce productivity, equipment utilization, and project progress.
- Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
- Review construction plans, specifications, and project documents.
- Coordinate project logistics, deliveries, inspections, and permitting requirements.
- Communicate regularly with project managers, clients, engineers, and inspectors.
- Identify and resolve field issues while minimizing schedule impacts.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, production tracking, and project documentation.
- Ensure quality control standards are met throughout all phases of construction.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent, Foreman, or field leadership professional in heavy civil or sitework construction.
- Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, earthwork, utility installation, paving, and overall site development operations.
- Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings and specifications.
- Proven experience managing crews, subcontractors, and multiple project activities simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements and construction best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with commercial, industrial, municipal, or public infrastructure projects preferred.
- Proficiency with project documentation, scheduling, and reporting tools is a plus.
What's on Offer
- Annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 USD.
- Annual performance bonus opportunity.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
- Stable pipeline of site development and infrastructure projects.
Interested? Apply today!
Contact Austin Levitt Quote job ref JN-102026-7125005
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Site Manager
Industry: Property
Where: Edison
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Austin Levitt
Job Reference: JN-102026-7125005
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Edison, New Jersey |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $140,000–$170,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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