Superintendent (Heavy Civil – Infrastructure)

Trueline's client, a leading heavy civil infrastructure builder with a strong national project portfolio, is seeking a

Superintendent (Heavy Civil - Infrastructure)

to join their team in Newark, NJ (onsite at a major airport project). This role will lead field execution on a high-profile transportation project, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to spec while coordinating multiple trades and stakeholders.

What You'll Do as the Superintendent (Heavy Civil - Infrastructure):

• Oversee daily field operations across a large-scale infrastructure project
• Drive project schedules by coordinating crews, subcontractors, and materials
• Monitor productivity, progress, and quality to ensure alignment with project goals
• Interpret drawings and specifications to guide field execution
• Partner with project leadership to plan sequencing, logistics, and resource allocation
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and site-specific standards
• Collaborate with client representatives, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
• Identify and resolve field issues to keep work moving efficiently

Must-Haves as the Superintendent (Heavy Civil - Infrastructure):

• 20\+ years of experience in heavy civil construction with a strong field leadership background
• At least 10 years in a Superintendent or similar supervisory role
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects valued at $200M\+
• Hands-on experience with piles, structural concrete, and structural steel
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methods, and safety practices
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and technical plans
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and HCSS HeavyBid
• OSHA certification and strong communication skills

Nice-to-Haves as the Superintendent (Heavy Civil - Infrastructure):

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience working on public sector projects or with government agencies
• Familiarity with union labor environments and trade coordination
• Additional safety or first aid certifications

Our Client Offers:

• Opportunity to lead work on a high-visibility airport infrastructure project
• Long-term project stability with a strong pipeline of future work
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, safety-focused project environment
• Career growth within a well-established construction organization

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.