Full Time: Superintendent - Civil Construction in Newark, NJ

KPG99 INC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPG99 INC in Newark, NJ, seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead station architectural finishes on major transportation projects. You will oversee finishes from rough-in to turnover, coordinate with MEP, civil, and structural teams, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence in active facilities.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of supervisory experience in transit or large-scale construction, familiarity with NYC practices, and success coordinating multiple subcontractors and unions

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of supervisory experience in large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work with MEP, systems, structural and civil teams.
• Oversee station finish activities from rough-in to turnover.
• Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules for finishes.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and field activities.
• Monitor manpower, production rates and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain project schedule milestones and recovery plans when required.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and ensure standards compliance.
• Verify testing, closeout documentation and as-built requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Coordination

Subcontractor management

Quality control

Safety compliance

Job description

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all station architectural and finish work associated with major transportation infrastructure projects. Provides daily field leadership for interior station construction activities, including finishes, architectural systems, specialty installations, and final turnover. Works closely with project management, subcontractors, owners, consultants, and inspection agencies to ensure all work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing station finishes on transit, rail, airport, or large commercial construction projects in New York City.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinate daily work with MEP, systems, structural, and civil construction teams.
• Manage and supervise all station finish activities from rough-in through final completion.
• Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules for station finish activities.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and daily field activities.
• Monitor manpower levels, production rates, and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain project schedule milestones and implement recovery plans when required.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Verify completion of testing, closeout documentation, and as-built requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 12 years of Superintendent/supervisory experience, preferably with a General Contractor
• Experience on transit, railroad, airport, transportation, infrastructure, or large commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of station architectural systems and finish sequencing.
• Working knowledge of NYC construction practices, quality standards, and inspection requirements.
• Experience coordinating union labor and multiple subcontractors.
• Experience on MTA, Port Authority, Amtrak, NYC Transit, LIRR, NJ Transit, or airport projects.
• NYC SST Supervisor Card.
• Experience with phased construction and maintaining operations in active transportation facilities.
• Knowledge of ADA requirements and public-facing infrastructure environments.