Project Superintendent

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES

Nationally recognized environmental remediation contractor looking for a Project Superintendent to support a large and complex environmental remediation project in northern New Jersey. This project will be a long-term project estimated at a duration of 3 – 5 years.

The scope for this project includes mobilization and set up of support infrastructure including installation of various Sediment Management Areas (SMAs), Waterfront Transfer Areas (WTAs) Piers and On-Water Support Areas (OWSAs) to facilitate transport and staging of dredged material, dewatering and load out of sediment and access waterways; installation of Low Water Management Structures (LWMSs) via sheet piling to support dredging and backfill within the waterway;
Dredging and Backfill within the waterway and marsh areas; placement of a thin layered cap around select radio towers, excavation and backfill within select upland areas, Transportation and Disposal, Water Treatment and Discharge; and extensive Marsh (wetland) and Waterway Restoration.

This full-time position is responsible for efficiently managing all field resources including providing overall direction and guidance to foremen, all field personnel, and sub-contractors in collaboration with project managers, construction managers, and project engineers for the specified project.

The daily work will include:

• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds company safety policies and fosters a culture that expects participation at all levels.
• Represent company supervision and management at assigned projects and maintain communication with various contractors, sub-contractor, and local union representatives
• Successful completion of contracts by planning, organizing, and controlling projects; completing quality inspections; supervising sub-contractors and staff
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the various trade groups on job sites
• Ensure positive work progress according to schedule, material and equipment are delivered to the job site on time, and activities of various workers are coordinated
• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule and is staffed appropriately
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions and provide input with scheduling, engineering, and material control to make sure project objectives are met
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project work plans and procedures, working documents, and standards to ensure project goals are achieved
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety, quality, and environmental initiatives to ensure a compliant work environment

Preferred qualifications include 5-10 years’ experience on environmental remediation construction projects and supervisory experience including excavation, earthwork, dewatering, sheet piling, water (marine), and sediment work. Other job requirements include:

• Demonstrated leadership ability is essential
• Must possess a strong understanding of environmental remediation methods, heavy construction equipment, project scheduling, planning, and blueprint reading
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills
• Supervisory experience working in a union environment a plus

An employee’s salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. Extensive company-provided benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription, 401k, profit sharing, and pension. Sevenson participates in E-Verify and must verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Sevenson will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa, etc.) to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

DEPARTMENT: Project Management & Field Supervision

LOCATION: North New Jersey (Hackensack River Meadowlands in Bergen County)

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $140,000 annual

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