Superintendent

Michael Page; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Site Manager role in New Jersey. You will oversee daily field operations across site development, landscaping, utilities, excavation, and civil construction, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and equipment to deliver projects on time.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of superintendent experience, strong leadership, and OSHA safety knowledge, with proficiency in construction management software. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Superintendent experience in civil construction, site development, utility construction, landscaping, or heavy construction.
• Proven experience managing crews and subcontractors on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, roadwork, landscaping, and site development operations.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience coordinating inspections and working with engineers, municipalities, and owners.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations on site development, landscaping, utility, excavation, and civil construction projects.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment resources.
• Develop and execute project work plans in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Monitor project schedules, workforce productivity, and resource allocation to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate work sequencing and proactively resolve field challenges to maintain project progress.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety standards through daily meetings, inspections, and safe work practices.
• Investigate incidents, document findings, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular quality inspections and verify materials, installations, and workmanship meet project requirements.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison for owners, engineers, inspectors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections, testing activities, and permit compliance requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor labor, equipment, material utilization, and overall project costs.
• Assist with manpower planning, equipment forecasting, and production tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and project performance.
• Support budget management, cost control efforts, and change order documentation.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Crew management

Leadership & communication

OSHA safety knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Project coordination

Drawings & specs interpretation

Driver's license

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Site Manager

Our client is one of New Jersey's premier site development and landscaping contractors, specializing in commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential construction projects. With expertise in earthwork, utilities, site infrastructure, hardscaping, landscape installation, and property development, they have built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects through strong client relationships, operational excellence, and a commitment to safety. The company continues to grow throughout the region and offers employees the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects while advancing their careers within a respected and established organization.

Job Description

• Oversee daily field operations on site development, landscaping, utility, excavation, and civil construction projects.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment resources.
• Develop and execute project work plans in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Monitor project schedules, workforce productivity, and resource allocation to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate work sequencing and proactively resolve field challenges to maintain project progress.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety standards through daily meetings, inspections, and safe work practices.
• Investigate incidents, document findings, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular quality inspections and verify materials, installations, and workmanship meet project requirements.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison for owners, engineers, inspectors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections, testing activities, and permit compliance requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor labor, equipment, material utilization, and overall project costs.
• Assist with manpower planning, equipment forecasting, and production tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and project performance.
• Support budget management, cost control efforts, and change order documentation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of Superintendent experience within civil construction, site development, utility construction, excavation, landscaping, or heavy construction.
• Proven experience managing crews and subcontractors on complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, roadwork, landscaping, and site development operations.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience coordinating inspections and working with engineers, municipalities, and owners.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

Job summary: Construction, Site Manager, Property, Somerville, Permanent