Superintendent - Heavy Civil Steel Construction

Newark, New Jersey
IDj-7393
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site

Superintendent - Heavy Civil Steel Construction 

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.

Qualifications:

  • 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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