Construction Superintendent Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The General Construction Superintendent is responsible for the on-site coordination of all construction project phases, including subcontractor management, materials, equipment, and adherence to project specifications. The Superintendent ensures work progresses on schedule, within budget, and meets the highest standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Maintain daily communication with Superintendents to review personnel and equipment needs for ongoing projects.
• Provide support, direction, and operational guidelines to Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Coordinate and schedule the use of all construction equipment, including outside rentals.
• Assist in creating and reviewing short-term schedules as necessary.
• Analyze daily and two-week schedules to plan labor and equipment deployment effectively.
• Supervise the Construction Dispatcher to ensure smooth operations.
• Visit project sites as needed to evaluate:
• Production performance.
• Scheduling, labor, or equipment issues with the Superintendent.
• Compliance with daily huddle mandates.
• Job site cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Safety protocols and enforcement.
• Maintenance and care of equipment.
• Quality of construction and compliance with methods and standards.
• Arrange for rental equipment as needed to ensure uninterrupted work progress.
• Attend weekly construction, tool box, and pre-construction meetings to align team efforts and address potential challenges.
• Interface with both salaried and hourly workers to:
• Communicate key company issues.
• Recognize outstanding performance.
• Address concerns or grievances.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for hourly construction workers and recommend adjustments as appropriate.
• Collaborate in implementing and promoting safety programs across all sites.
• Review record-keeping by Superintendents and Foremen to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Participate in the hiring process for hourly employees to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Construction Management a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing and overseeing all Civil, Structure or Utility Construction Projects.

Necessary Attributes:

• Proven supervisory skills with the ability to foster effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Exceptional safety record with a commitment to maintaining and promoting safe working environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and expectations.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities to optimize project performance.
• Demonstrated focus on customer satisfaction, adaptability, teamwork, and advancing environmentally conscious construction methods.

We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.