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Superintendent - Heavy Civil Steel Construction Projects

knowhirematch-1Newark, New Jersey, United States
On-site Full-time $160K/yr - $250K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Required Qualifications8+ years of hands-on experience in structural and miscellaneous steel erection within heavy civil or structural construction. Demonstrated leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman on steel-intensive projects.

About the job

Superintendent – Heavy Civil Steel Construction

Involvement in Highway, Bridge & Infrastructure Projects

Compensation: $160,000 – $250,000 (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Work Authorization: U. S. Citizens only (no H-1B or sponsorship)

Position Overview

Join a leading national heavy civil general contractor as an experienced Superintendent for Steel Construction. Take charge of all on-site structural and miscellaneous steel erection activities on significant infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, tunnels, and mass-transit systems.

As the Superintendent, you will act as the senior field authority for steel operations, ensuring that all work is conducted safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with project plans, schedules, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all structural and miscellaneous steel erection activities, focusing on beams, columns, trusses, braces, stairs, railings, and connections.
  • Direct daily steel field operations, emphasizing crew productivity, equipment utilization, site logistics, and effective work sequencing.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Fabricators, Erectors, and other trades to ensure timely delivery and installation of steel materials.
  • Create and maintain short- and long-term steel erection schedules aligned with the overall project timeline.
  • Uphold OSHA regulations and company safety programs, fostering a zero-incident safety culture.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with AISC standards, project specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements.
  • Proactively identify and resolve field issues, including fit-up challenges, fabrication discrepancies, and trade conflicts.
  • Serve as the primary on-site contact for all steel-related coordination between field crews, management, and design teams.
  • Maintain accurate records, including daily reports, progress tracking, inspection logs, and documentation.
  • Coordinate steel erection activities with concrete operations and other trades on complex, multi-phase projects.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in structural and miscellaneous steel erection within heavy civil or structural construction.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman on steel-intensive projects.

About knowhirematch-1

We are a premier heavy civil general contractor known for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the United States. Our commitment to quality and safety sets us apart in the industry.

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