Civil Construction Superintendent

Zohorecruit; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newtown, United States-based heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations on local projects within ~100 miles of Newtown, PA. You will lead field crews and subcontractors with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil construction, OSHA certification, and proven leadership, planning, and cost-tracking abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience with Superintendent responsibilities.
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Certification required.
• Lead multiple field crews and subcontractors across active operations.
• Strong planning, scheduling, productivity, cost tracking, and manpower management.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, QA/QC, and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations and construction activities on local projects.
• Lead multiple field crews and subcontractors across active operations.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
• Plan, coordinate workflow and ensure QA/QC processes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage changing priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Scheduling

Manpower management

Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Driver's License

OSHA knowledge

Education

OSHA 10/30 Certification

Job description

Newtown, United States | Posted on 10/07/2026

Anestablished and growing heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced HeavyCivil Superintendent to oversee field operations and construction activities onlocal projects throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated superintendent experience, strong leadership and planning skills, and the ability to effectively manage field crews and subcontractors while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.

This position offers the opportunity to work on local projects within approximately 100 miles of Newtown, PA, allowing employees to remain close to home while taking on a high level of responsibility in the field.

Compensation

$120,000.00 –$180,000.00 annually (commensurate with experience). Benefits availableinclude:

• PerformanceBonus Program
• 401(k) withCompany Match
• Company PaidLife Insurance
• Paid Vacation& Graduated PTO
• CompanyVehicle
• Semi-AnnualPerformance & Compensation Reviews
• CareerAdvancement & Professional Development Opportunities
• EmployeeOwnership/Shareholder Opportunities

Schedule

Day Shift,Monday – Friday.

Occasionalovertime and schedule flexibility may be required to meet project demands.

Projects areprimarily located within approximately 1–2 hours of the office, allowing forlocal travel with minimal overnight work.

Requirements

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience with demonstrated responsibility as aSuperintendent.
• OSHA 10-Houror 30-Hour Certification required.
• Provenability to lead multiple field crews, supervisors, and subcontractors acrossactive construction operations.
• Strongunderstanding of construction planning, project specifications, productivity,cost tracking, scheduling, and manpower management.
• Thoroughknowledge of OSHA requirements, industry best practices, constructionequipment, and QA/QC processes.
• Strongleadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills with theability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• MicrosoftOffice proficiency and valid Driver's License; ability to work on localprojects within approximately 100 miles of Newtown, PA.

PreferredExperience

• Heavy civil,highway, bridge, industrial, or other complex construction projects.
• Constructionplanning, work sequencing, and schedule management.
• Budgetmanagement, job cost tracking, productivity monitoring, and projectforecasting.
• Reading andinterpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Materialtracking, project submittals, document control, and QA/QC implementation.
• Strong safetyleadership and ability to proactively manage field conditions and constructionchallenges.