Construction Superintendent/Project Manager

Construction Superintendent/Project Manager Drill Construction Co., Inc. West Orange, NJ Job Details Full-time From $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Fuel card Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Carpentry Construction project reporting Construction subcontractor management Spanish CPR Certification Civil engineering Teamwork Renovation construction projects Microsoft Excel Safety management experience within construction industry Microsoft Outlook Renovation project management Logistics management Safety inspections for hazard identification Construction schedule coordination Bachelor's degree in construction management Primavera Associate's degree in civil engineering First aid Data reporting Associate's degree in construction management English School building construction Inspection reporting and documentation OSHA 30 Schedule management Driver's License As-built drawings Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Driving OSHA 30-Hour Construction Construction team management Portuguese Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Primavera P6 Construction quality control Commissioning phase involvement Senior level Microsoft Project Associate's degree Construction project closeout Civil Engineering 2 years Construction workplace safety regulations Construction Management Communication skills Construction quality assurance ProCore Stakeholder relationship building AED Certification Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Full Job Description

DRILLCO, INC. 80

Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 Construction Superintendent Commercial General Contractor Full-Time | $75,000 - $85,000 / year | West Orange, NJ About DrillCo DrillCo, Inc. is an established commercial general contractor based in West Orange, NJ, delivering quality construction across commercial, institutional, and public-sector projects throughout northern New Jersey. A significant portion of our work is publicly bid renovation work in occupied K-12 schools, where tight summer windows, night and weekend shifts during school breaks, and strict coordination with district facilities staff are the norm. We are a close-knit, hands-on firm where superintendents work directly with ownership and project managers, carry projects from mobilization through closeout, and build lasting relationships with trade partners. We are seeking a Construction Superintendent to run our field operations on commercial renovation and public works projects. Why This Role This is a career step-up role for a strong working foreman, assistant superintendent, or small-GC superintendent ready to take the lead on commercial renovation projects in the $1M-$8M range. You will run the field, manage the trades, and drive the schedule. Behind you, an experienced project manager will handle change orders, pay applications, submittals, and certified payroll — so you can focus on building the work. All projects are local to northern

NJ:

no overnight travel, no out-of-state assignments. We will invest in your growth (Procore certification, Bluebeam, additional safety credentials) and have a clear path to increased responsibility and compensation as you grow with the company.

Responsibilities Field Leadership:

Run day-to-day jobsite operations on commercial renovation projects from mobilization through closeout Directly supervise and coordinate subcontractors and trade labor on-site; enforce schedule, quality, and workmanship standards Build and maintain the project schedule with 2-week and 3-week look-aheads; identify slippage early and drive recovery Lead daily jobsite huddles, weekly subcontractor coordination meetings, and participate in OAC meetings alongside the project manager Manage deliveries, staging, laydown areas, hoisting, and site logistics Produce complete daily reports including manpower by trade, weather, deliveries, inspections, incidents, and photo documentation in Procore Serve as the primary field point of contact for owners, architects, code officials, and district facilities staff Originate field RFIs and coordinate with the project manager on responses Drive quality control through pre-installation meetings, first-work inspections, mock-ups, and non-conformance tracking Manage punch list, final inspections, commissioning, certificate of occupancy, and turnover of O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings

Renovation & Occupied-Building Work:

Plan and execute multi-phase sequences in occupied buildings while maintaining egress, fire alarm continuity, and ADA-compliant paths of travel Execute summer school turnaround work with hard first-day-of-school deadlines; run night and weekend shifts during spring and winter breaks as needed Set up and maintain dust, noise, and odor containment — poly partitions, STARC walls, negative-air HEPA units, tacky mats, and coordinated HVAC isolation Document pre-existing conditions with photo surveys; field-verify concealed conditions against as-builts and communicate discrepancies promptly Coordinate selective demolition, shoring, abatement clearances, and C&D waste handling

Public Works & Prevailing Wage Support:

Maintain daily manpower logs by name, trade classification, and hours that feed weekly certified payroll submissions to the NJ Wage Hub Verify on-site that workers are performing tasks within their paid classification; flag misclassification to the project manager immediately Post and maintain required site documentation including NJDOL prevailing wage determinations, PWCRA certificates, EEO, OSHA, and workplace posters Coordinate daily with school district facilities directors, Business Administrators, and CMs (on NJSDA projects); interface with NJ UCC sub-code officials on inspections Track subcontractor

DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/DVOB

participation and apprenticeship ratios; provide source data to the office for monthly compliance reporting Maintain NJ DOE Office of Student Protection (OSP) clearance; coordinate clearance status for subcontractor workforce prior to school mobilization

Safety:

Enforce

OSHA 29 CFR 1926

standards and DrillCo safety policies on all assigned projects Conduct weekly toolbox talks, pre-task plans, and documented jobsite safety inspections; identify and correct hazards promptly Verify subcontractor safety documentation — insurance certificates, site-specific safety plans, SDS, and competent-person designations — before work begins Investigate and document any incidents or near-misses; report immediately to ownership and the project manager Promote a culture of safety across all trades; lead by example on every shift

Qualifications Required:

5+ years of commercial construction field experience, with progressive responsibility as a foreman, assistant superintendent, or superintendent Demonstrated experience running or assisting on commercial renovation projects from mobilization through closeout OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (current) First Aid / CPR / AED certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days) Working proficiency in Procore or a comparable construction management platform (daily reports, RFIs, photos, submittals) Working proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for plan review and markup Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) — able to maintain logs, schedules, and correspondence Strong working knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and building systems — structural, MEP, envelope, and interior finishes Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings Ability to complete and maintain NJ Department of Education Office of Student Protection (OSP) criminal history clearance and fingerprinting for school-site access Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and follow-up skills Valid NJ driver's license with clean record and reliable transportation

Preferred:

7+ years of commercial field experience, with 2+ years as lead or assistant superintendent Prior experience on NJ public works projects — K-12 schools, municipal, or state work Familiarity with NJ prevailing wage requirements, the NJ Wage Hub, and certified payroll processes Experience with NJSDA projects or DPMC-classified work Scheduling experience in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 Trade background in carpentry, concrete, or general construction Additional safety credentials — Silica Competent Person, Fall Protection Competent Person, Scaffold User, Confined Space, Lead/Asbestos Awareness NYC SST Supervisor card (only relevant if DrillCo takes NYC work; not required for NJ-only operations) Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field Bilingual English / Spanish or English / Portuguese What We Offer Competitive salary: $75,000 - $85,000/year based on experience Company vehicle or vehicle allowance and fuel card Health benefits Paid time off and holidays 401(k) participation Paid certification and training support — Procore Superintendent Certification, Bluebeam, additional OSHA and competent-person courses Local-only project portfolio — no overnight travel, no out-of-state assignments Direct access to ownership in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Clear compensation growth path tied to delivery milestones and expanded project responsibility Schedule Full-time. Monday through Friday. Standard field hours with early starts. Extended hours, night shifts, and weekend work required during school break periods (summer, spring, winter) to meet public works and occupied-building deadlines.

Experience Commercial construction field experience:

5+ years (required) Commercial renovation experience: 3+ years (required) Foreman, assistant superintendent, or superintendent role: 2+ years (required)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person