Superintendent

A Superintendent specializing in DOT and heavy highway construction ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of large-scale infrastructure projects, including roadways, bridges, and interchanges. They excel at coordinating crews, subcontractors, and inspectors while strictly adhering to DOT specifications, schedules, and quality standards to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Client Details

Our client is a full-service heavy civil contractor based in New Jersey, specializing in heavy highway, bridge, paving, and utility construction for both public and private clients. With over four decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex DOT-driven infrastructure projects, including roadways, bridges, and large-scale transportation improvements, while also self-performing key scopes such as excavation, structural concrete, pile driving, milling, and asphalt paving.

Description

• Oversees daily field operations on DOT and heavy highway projects, including roadways, bridges, and large-scale infrastructure work.
• Ensures strict compliance with DOT specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Coordinates and manages crews, subcontractors, and equipment to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.
• Develops and executes project schedules, proactively addressing delays and logistical challenges.
• Works closely with engineers, inspectors, and project managers to ensure alignment with plans and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors site safety, conducts toolbox talks, and enforces OSHA and DOT safety protocols.
• Manages material deliveries, traffic control plans, and site logistics in high-traffic or public environments.
• Tracks progress, costs, and resource allocation to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Identifies and resolves field issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to construction operations.
• Maintains detailed documentation, including daily reports, inspections, and compliance records.

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.

Profile

• Demonstrates extensive experience managing DOT and heavy highway construction projects, including roads, bridges, and infrastructure improvements.
• Possesses strong knowledge of DOT specifications, permitting requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate field crews, subcontractors, and foremen to achieve project goals safely and efficiently.
• Highly skilled in developing, managing, and adjusting project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Maintains a strong commitment to safety, with a track record of enforcing OSHA regulations and reducing on-site incidents.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and government agencies.
• Experienced in handling traffic control planning and public interface on active roadway projects.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, quickly addressing field issues with minimal disruption to progress.
• Proficient in tracking budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills, including daily reporting, inspections, and compliance records.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with changing project conditions.
• Brings a results-driven mindset with a consistent history of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range, depending upon experience..
• Opportunities for bonus and additional compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package included in the offer.
• Opportunity to work with a respected organization in the property industry.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Potential for career growth and development within the construction department.

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.