Senior Heavy Highway Superintendent - Lead Asphalt Paving

Kimmel & Associates, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100k–$150k per year

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Full-time (40-50h)

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is recruiting an experienced Heavy Highway Project Superintendent to lead field crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

The role requires hands-on leadership on asphalt paving, milling, and compaction operations. You will plan daily activities, interpret blueprints, manage material deliveries, and maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy highway or heavy civil construction.
• Technical knowledge of asphalt paving, milling, and compaction operations.
• Understanding of construction safety requirements and ability to enforce safety protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience calculating material quantities and coordinating trucking and deliveries.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently while collaborating with field teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work nighttime shifts or off-hours as required by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily construction activities to maintain productivity, schedule adherence, quality, and profitability.
• Plan and prioritize work assignments while coordinating company crews, subcontractors, vendors, and material deliveries.
• Maintain continuity between field operations and project requirements to support efficient project execution.
• Interpret construction plans, blueprints, specifications, and contract documents to guide field activities.
• Oversee asphalt paving, milling, and compaction operations to ensure work meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Calculate material quantities and trucking requirements to maintain jobsite efficiency and budget objectives.
• Conduct routine safety and quality inspections and enforce company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners, government agencies, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project representatives.
• Identify field issues, coordinate solutions, and communicate project needs to the appropriate team members.
• Follow company safety procedures, employee policies, and ethical standards while promoting a collaborative, productive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety enforcement

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is recruiting an experienced Heavy Highway Project Superintendent to lead field crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

The role requires hands-on leadership on asphalt paving, milling, and compaction operations. You will plan daily activities, interpret blueprints, manage material deliveries, and maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, and vendors.