Superintendent

Keller North America, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Company provided vehicle

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking a confident, safety‑focused Superintendent to lead field operations within our Groundwater Control Group. This hands‑on role requires supervising crews, coordinating equipment and materials, and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence on projects nationwide.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, at least 5 years in construction or dewatering, and the ability to travel frequently across the U.S. for project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in construction, dewatering, or drilling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience managing crews and overseeing technical field operations.
• Ability to travel frequently across the U.S. as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site project supervision, including the management of field labor, equipment, materials, safety, and production.
• Study and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Develop and train skilled craft workers and laborers.
• Manage procurement of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with all levels of personnel—from laborers to engineers—to resolve issues and improve construction methods.
• Prepare and deliver detailed progress reports.
• Ensure project quality, safety, and efficiency on all job sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Field operations

Project supervision

Job description

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Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With over 100 years of presence in North America and more than 50 offices across the U.S. and Canada, Keller connects global resources with local experience to provide innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our core values—integrity, collaboration, and excellence—guide our mission to deliver optimal solutions to our clients.

We are seeking a confident, safety-oriented Superintendent with strong commercial instincts to join our Groundwater Control Group, supporting projects across the United States. This group specializes in construction dewatering, ground freezing, and landfill work. The Superintendent will play a critical role in overseeing field operations and ensuring project success.

This person can be based anywhere in the country, but this is a hands-on, field-based role requiring frequent national travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site project supervision, including the management of field labor, equipment, materials, safety, and production.
• Study and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Develop and train skilled craft workers and laborers.
• Manage procurement of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with all levels of personnel—from laborers to engineers—to resolve issues and improve construction methods.
• Prepare and deliver detailed progress reports.
• Ensure project quality, safety, and efficiency on all job sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in construction, dewatering, or drilling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience managing crews and overseeing technical field operations.
• Ability to travel frequently across the U.S. as project needs require.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company provided vehicle
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity