Superintendent – Heavy Civil

JF White; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. White Construction is seeking an experienced on-site leader to oversee large-scale bridge, marine, and foundation projects in the Boston area. You will coordinate utility work, supervise field operations, and ensure safety and quality across crews and subcontractors.

You will work with project engineers to develop plans, monitor production rates, cost controls, and reporting. The role requires strong leadership, a track record on major infra projects, and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of heavy civil, marine, and bridge construction experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform crews.
• Proven track record of executing high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in project scheduling, equipment planning, production tracking, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and oversight for large-scale bridge, marine, and foundation projects, including utility coordination and temporary structure installation.
• Manage field operations, including labor, equipment, subcontractors, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Oversee daily activities including pile driving, drilled shafts, cofferdams, utility bridges, structural concrete and steel work, and marine-based construction operations.
• Coordinate and plan critical lift operations, traffic phasing, demolition, excavation, and installation of support-of-excavation (SOE) systems.
• Collaborate with project engineers and field staff to develop work plans and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor production rates, cost control, material quantities, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure strict adherence to J.F. White's safety culture and all OSHA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Coordination

Communication

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Provide on-site leadership and oversight for large-scale bridge, marine, and foundation projects, including utility coordination and temporary structure installation.
• Manage field operations, including labor, equipment, subcontractors, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Oversee daily activities including pile driving, drilled shafts, cofferdams, utility bridges, structural concrete and steel work, and marine-based construction operations.
• Coordinate and plan critical lift operations, traffic phasing, demolition, excavation, and installation of support-of-excavation (SOE) systems.
• Collaborate with project engineers and field staff to develop work plans and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor production rates, cost control, material quantities, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure strict adherence to J.F. White's safety culture and all OSHA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in heavy civil, marine, and bridge construction.
• Strong knowledge of pile driving, cofferdams, structural concrete, and marine construction operations.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform crews.
• Proven track record of executing high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in project scheduling, equipment planning, production tracking, and cost control.

Certifications (Preferred)

• OSHA 30-Hour and HazWoper 40
• Confined Space & Trenching Competent Person
• Critical Lift Planning, Heavy Lift, and Lift Director Certifications
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Site Supervisor, Keolis Right of Way, and GHS Hazcom Training
• Underground Utility Safety Training

Compensation Range: $130,000-$180,000

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