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Superintendent

Voorhees, New Jersey Permanent USD100,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
An early to mid-career highway construction superintendent is a hands-on field leader who oversees daily operations on roadway projects, coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials to keep work on schedule and within budget. They balance technical knowledge with leadership skills, ensuring safety compliance, resolving on-site issues, and communicating progress effectively with project managers, engineers, and clients.
  • Strong company reputation in the industry.
  • Opportunities for long term growth and development.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established heavy civil contractor based in New Jersey, specializing in highway, bridge, paving, and utility construction. With over 40 years of experience, the company delivers complex infrastructure projects for both public agencies and private clients, including major transportation authorities, while self-performing key scopes such as earthwork, structural concrete, piling, and asphalt paving. The firm is known for its full-service capabilities, offering everything from road and bridge construction to utility installation, marine work, and material production, supported by its own facilities and equipment fleet. Emphasizing safety, productivity, and technical expertise, South State has built a strong reputation in New Jersey as a reliable, growth-oriented contractor capable of executing large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects.

Job Description

  • Oversees daily field operations on highway construction projects, coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and material deliveries
  • Ensures work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with plans, specifications, and quality standards
  • Conducts site inspections, identifies issues, and implements practical solutions to keep progress moving
  • Communicates regularly with project managers, engineers, and clients to report progress and resolve challenges
  • Manages workforce productivity, assigns tasks, and maintains a strong on-site leadership presence
  • Tracks budgets, quantities, and production rates to help control costs and meet project targets
  • Enforces safety protocols and regulatory compliance, promoting a culture of safety across the job site
  • Maintains project documentation such as daily logs, reports, and field records
  • Coordinates with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and availability of materials and equipment
  • Continuously develops technical expertise and leadership skills to handle increasingly complex projects



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Demonstrates proven field experience on highway or heavy civil projects, with increasing responsibility over crews, scopes, or phases of work
  • Strong understanding of roadway construction methods (grading, paving, drainage, utility coordination, MOT/traffic control)
  • Consistently delivers work safely, with a track record of enforcing OSHA standards and building a strong safety culture
  • Shows the ability to lead and motivate crews, subcontractors, and foremen to meet schedules
  • Effective problem solver who can quickly identify field issues and implement practical, cost-conscious solutions
  • Communicates clearly and professionally with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and clients
  • Solid organizational skills, including maintaining accurate daily reports, tracking quantities, and monitoring production rates
  • Demonstrates ownership of schedule and cost performance, not just task completion
  • Comfortable reading and interpreting plans, specs, and blueprints, and translating them into field execution
  • Proactive and detail-oriented, anticipating risks and addressing issues before they impact the project
  • Builds strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure reliable execution
  • Evidences career growth mindset-seeking feedback, learning new methods, and ready to step into larger, more complex projects

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range, dependent upon candidate experience.
  • Opportunities for bonus and additional compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package included in the offer.
  • Opportunity to work with a respected organization in the property industry.
  • A dynamic and engaging work environment.
  • Potential for growth and career advancement within the construction department.



Contact
Aidan Clinton
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031294

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Voorhees
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aidan Clinton
Job Reference
JN-062026-7031294