Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent – Utility Construction NG Gilbert Construction | A Townsend Company

Location: Various Locations, New Jersey

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Approximately 25%

Build the Work. Lead the Team. Deliver for the Customer.

At NG Gilbert Construction, we know strong field operations start with strong leadership. With more than 80 years of experience supporting utility customers, NG Gilbert provides line construction, distribution and transmission services, infrastructure support, and emergency storm response across multiple states. Our teams work every day to safely deliver reliable, high-quality results for the customers and communities we serve.

As Superintendent, you will have overall responsibility for the execution and performance of assigned utility construction operations. You will lead General Foremen, Foremen, and field crews while partnering with customers and company leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to contractual requirements.

• Lead daily field operations across assigned projects and territories.
• Coach, develop, and hold General Foremen and field leadership accountable for operational performance.
• Develop production plans and schedules to meet customer commitments.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and overall field performance.
• Build strong relationships with utility customers and serve as a key operational point of contact.
• Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, presentations, and contract discussions.
• Manage operational budgets, labor utilization, equipment costs, materials, subcontractors, and other project resources.
• Review job costs and operational metrics and take action when performance falls below expectations.
• Ensure projects meet contract specifications, customer expectations, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support estimating, budgeting, pricing, and bid preparation for new and existing work.
• Coordinate personnel, fleet, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources.
• Lead and support storm restoration and emergency response activities when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

These responsibilities reflect the operations, customer, contract, financial, resource, and quality accountabilities outlined in the internal Superintendent JD.

Safety is not a separate responsibility at NG Gilbert—it is part of how we operate.

The Superintendent is expected to actively promote a safety-first culture, conduct field observations and inspections, ensure crews receive appropriate training, and maintain compliance with OSHA, ANSI Z133, DOT, customer, and company safety requirements.

We’re looking for an experienced field leader who understands utility construction operations and knows how to balance people, production, safety, customers, and financial performance.

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in utility construction operations.
• 3+ years of experience supervising multiple crews or frontline supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships and operational performance.
• Experience managing budgets, production goals, scheduling, and financial performance.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI Z133 standards, DOT requirements, and utility safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT Medical Certification, if required.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screenings.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree…