Construction Foreman jobs in Middlesex, NJ

Agate Construction, an industry leading Heavy Civil and Marine Construction Company, is looking for a Marine/Heavy Highway Superintendent to join their growing team! This full-time position reports directly to the General Superintendent and will be working on newly awarded project sites in northern New Jersey.

About Us

Agate Construction Company, Inc. is a family owned business established in 1981 and is a unique, diverse company specializing in both heavy highway and marine construction, completing approximately $40M of work annually. Agate focuses on challenging projects that involve groundwater control, structures in the tidal zone and marine elements. Agate has completed projects throughout New Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Lower Manhattan.

Top Reasons to Work for Agate Construction:

• Weekly paychecks with optional direct deposit
• A comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5%
• Company paid life insurance
• Company sponsored professional development
• One-on-one mentoring and training with our skilled and experienced engineering team that will allow you to expand your skill set
• Vehicle and Phone Stipends
• Casual dress code

Responsibilities:

The primary function of the Superintendent is to derive and implement the work plan to produce a safe, quality project within budget and on schedule.

• Take Responsibility for implementation and enforcement of The Project Specific Health and Safety Plan.
• Have a thorough understanding of the Contract plans and specifications. Before installation, confirm that all materials are in conformance with the plans and specifications.
• Review proposed construction means, methods, procedures and techniques in advance with the Project Team and implement work in accordance to the work plan and project plans and specs.
• Hire and layoff union tradespersons as required by the work plan and schedule.
• Establish equipment needs for the project
• Review the job budget and establish the crew size, crew makeup, expected crew production and duration for each work activity.
• Develop and maintain good working relationship with the Client's project representatives in order to facilitate construction.

Qualifications:

• This position requires 5 years’ experience as a Superintendent.
• BS degree in a related field, preferred Civil Engineering/Construction Management.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Agate Construction Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Work Location: In person