Superintendent-Heavy Highway

Kimmel & Associates•Newark, NJ

About The Position

Our client, an established heavy civil construction contractor specializing in highway infrastructure, asphalt paving, and site preparation, is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway Project Superintendent to oversee field operations and coordinate construction activities. The role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably. The superintendent leads field crews, coordinates subcontractors and vendors, manages schedules and material deliveries, and maintains high standards for safety and quality. The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy highway construction, particularly asphalt paving, milling, and compaction operations. This hands-on leadership role involves planning daily activities, resolving field challenges, and maintaining productive relationships with project stakeholders. The position is full-time, typically 40–50 hours per week. Nighttime shifts or other off-hours schedules may be required according to project and client needs. The role offers a competitive annual salary of $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience, along with insurance, retirement, profit-sharing, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in heavy highway or heavy civil construction.
Technical knowledge of asphalt paving, milling, and compaction operations.
Understanding of construction safety requirements and ability to enforce company and client safety protocols.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Experience calculating material quantities and coordinating trucking and deliveries to support project budgets and schedules.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with field teams.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Willingness to work nighttime shifts or other off-hours schedules as required by project and client needs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily construction activities to maintain productivity, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability.
Plan and prioritize work assignments while coordinating company crews, subcontractors, vendors, and material deliveries.
Maintain continuity between field operations and project requirements to support efficient project execution.
Interpret construction plans, blueprints, specifications, and contract documents to guide field activities.
Oversee asphalt paving, milling, and compaction operations to ensure work meets project specifications and quality standards.
Calculate material quantities and trucking requirements to maintain jobsite efficiency and budget objectives.
Conduct routine safety and quality inspections and enforce company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
Maintain professional relationships with owners, government agencies, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project representatives.
Identify field issues, coordinate solutions, and communicate project needs to appropriate team members.
Follow company safety procedures, employee policies, and ethical standards while promoting a collaborative, productive work environment.