Superintendent - Heavy Civil Steel Construction
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Tom Trese
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Superintendent - Heavy Civil Steel Construction /p>
We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee all on-site steel erection activities for civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in structural and miscellaneous steel erection, strong coordination skills, and a proven ability to deliver work safely, on time, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise safe and efficient erection of structural/miscellaneous steel (beams, columns, trusses, braces, stairs, railings, connections).
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, fabricators, erectors, and other trades for timely material delivery and installation.
- Manage daily steel field operations, crew productivity, equipment use, and site organization.
- Ensure compliance with project specs, AISC standards, codes, tolerances, and quality requirements through inspections.
- Develop and maintain steel schedules (short- and long-term) aligned with overall project timeline.
- Enforce OSHA and company safety protocols; promote a strong safety culture.
- Proactively identify and resolve field issues (clashes, fit-up problems, fabrication errors).
- Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, inspection records, and progress tracking.
- Serve as primary on-site liaison for steel-related matters between field, management, and design teams.
- 8+ years of hands-on steel erection experience in civil/structural/heavy construction.
- Proven leadership as Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman on steel-intensive projects (bridges, industrial plants, heavy civil).
- Strong knowledge of steel systems, erection sequencing, rigging, welding, bolting, and AISC standards.
- Ability to read/interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills (union & non-union crews).
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification (preferred); NCCER or similar steel/safety certifications a plus.
- Proficient with construction management software (e.g., Procore) and Microsoft Office.
- Experience coordinating steel with concrete and multiple trades on complex sites.
- Valid driver’s license
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