Project Superintendent

Sevenson Environmental Services Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription coverage

401k

Profit sharing

Pension

Job summary

A leading environmental remediation contractor is seeking a Project Superintendent for a long-term project in northern New Jersey, managing construction activities and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of supervisory experience in environmental remediation projects, demonstrating strong leadership and understanding of construction processes. Extensive company benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans. This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience on environmental remediation construction projects.
• Supervisory experience including excavation, earthwork, dewatering, and sediment work.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong understanding of remediation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage field resources and provide direction to personnel and sub-contractors.
• Administer a safety program and maintain communication with contractors.
• Plan, organize, and control projects to ensure successful completion.

Skills

Environmental remediation methods

Heavy construction equipment

Project scheduling

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Job description

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES

Nationally recognized environmental remediation contractor looking for a Project Superintendent to support a large and complex environmental remediation project in northern New Jersey. This project will be a long-term project estimated at a duration of 3 – 5 years.

The scope for this project includes mobilization and set up of support infrastructure including installation of various Sediment Management Areas (SMAs), Waterfront Transfer Areas (WTAs) Piers and On-Water Support Areas (OWSAs) to facilitate transport and staging of dredged material, dewatering and load out of sediment and access waterways; installation of Low Water Management Structures (LWMSs) via sheet piling to support dredging and backfill within the waterway; Dredging and Backfill within the waterway and marsh areas; placement of a thin layered cap around select radio towers, excavation and backfill within select upland areas, Transportation and Disposal, Water Treatment and Discharge; and extensive Marsh (wetland) and Waterway Restoration.

This full-time position is responsible for efficiently managing all field resources including providing overall direction and guidance to foremen, all field personnel, and sub-contractors in collaboration with project managers, construction managers, and project engineers for the specified project.

The daily work will include:

• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds company safety policies and fosters a culture that expects participation at all levels.
• Represent company supervision and management at assigned projects and maintain communication with various contractors, sub-contractor, and local union representatives
• Successful completion of contracts by planning, organizing, and controlling projects; completing quality inspections; supervising sub-contractors and staff
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the various trade groups on job sites
• Ensure positive work progress according to schedule, material and equipment are delivered to the job site on time, and activities of various workers are coordinated
• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule and is staffed appropriately
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions and provide input with scheduling, engineering, and material control to make sure project objectives are met
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project work plans and procedures, working documents, and standards to ensure project goals are achieved
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety, quality, and environmental initiatives to ensure a compliant work environment

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Preferred qualifications include 5-10 years’ experience on environmental remediation construction projects and supervisory experience including excavation, earthwork, dewatering, sheet piling, water (marine), and sediment work. Other job requirements include:

• Demonstrated leadership ability is essential
• Must possess a strong understanding of environmental remediation methods, heavy construction equipment, project scheduling, planning, and blueprint reading
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills
• Supervisory experience working in a union environment a plus

SALARY/BENEFITS

An employee’s salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. Extensive company-provided benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription, 401k, profit sharing, and pension. Sevenson participates in E-Verify and must verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Sevenson will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa, etc.) to fill a position.

EOE/AA/Disability/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

DEPARTMENT: Project Management & Field Supervision

LOCATION: North New Jersey (Hackensack River Meadowlands in Bergen County)

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $140,000 annual

JOB NUMBER: 2024-1324-01