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Heavy Civil Site Foreman Superintendent


Job Location:

West Orange, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Company

Our client is a well-established heavy civil construction company recognized for delivering high-quality site development and infrastructure projects. Built on a foundation of integrity safety and teamwork the company invests in its people equipment and processes to consistently deliver exceptional results for its clients.

The organization offers stable year-round employment modern equipment and opportunities for long-term career growth in a collaborative environment where experienced construction professionals can make a direct impact.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Site Foreman / Superintendent to lead field operations on complex heavy civil and site development projects. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily construction activities supervising field crews coordinating equipment and subcontractors and ensuring projects are completed safely efficiently and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil construction including earthwork mass grading excavation underground utilities and drainage infrastructure. This individual will serve as the on-site leader collaborating closely with project managers engineers inspectors utility providers and clients to deliver high-quality projects from mobilization through completion.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead and supervise daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects.
  • Coordinate manpower subcontractors equipment and materials to maintain project schedules.
  • Interpret construction drawings grading plans utility plans cut sheets and project specifications.
  • Oversee excavation site preparation mass grading cut-and-fill operations and underground utility installation.
  • Conduct daily planning meetings and proactively resolve field issues.
  • Enforce OSHA safety standards and company safety policies.
  • Perform quality inspections and maintain accurate daily reports and production documentation.
  • Promote teamwork accountability and continuous improvement among field personnel.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in heavy civil construction and site development.
  • Proven leadership experience as a Foreman Superintendent or similar field management role.
  • Strong knowledge of excavation grading earthwork site preparation and underground utility installation.
  • Experience installing sanitary sewer storm sewer water mains drainage systems and stormwater infrastructure.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings grading plans utility profiles and cut sheets.
  • Experience coordinating multiple crews subcontractors and daily field operations.
  • Hands-on experience with heavy equipment including excavators dozers wheel loaders and compaction equipment.
  • Experience with laser grading equipment GPS machine control systems and Trimble grade control technology.
  • Strong communication leadership organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to safety quality and delivering projects on time and within budget.

What the Company Offers

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Stable year-round employment
  • Well-maintained fleet and modern construction equipment
  • Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity to lead challenging high-impact heavy civil construction projects where your leadership directly contributes to project success.