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Superintendent roles in New Jersey span public school districts, large construction firms, and water utility authorities across cities like Newark, Trenton, and Jersey City. Major employers including PSEG, the New Jersey Department of Education, and regional construction contractors have sponsored visas for qualified candidates in facilities, construction, and educational leadership roles.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 177336
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor overseeing construction project operations and may have responsibility for multiple foremen, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman or foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Location
Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
Responsibilities
- Act as a field supervisor overseeing construction operations on the project.
- Mentor and help to grow junior superintendents and other direct reports.
- Review and approve the balance of foremen, journeymen, and laborer’s composite labor rates.
- Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication).
- Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
- Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning.
- Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
- Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
- Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
- Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping purposes.
- Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed and documented in a timely fashion for direct reports.
- Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, and/or staff changes as needed.
- Review, approve, and/or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction experience with at least 2 years being in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting construction operations.
- Experience working on water and wastewater treatment and/or process plant construction projects.
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
- Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation
$130,000 - $167,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 177336
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor overseeing construction project operations and may have responsibility for multiple foremen, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman or foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Location
Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
Responsibilities
- Act as a field supervisor overseeing construction operations on the project.
- Mentor and help to grow junior superintendents and other direct reports.
- Review and approve the balance of foremen, journeymen, and laborer’s composite labor rates.
- Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication).
- Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
- Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning.
- Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
- Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
- Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
- Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping purposes.
- Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed and documented in a timely fashion for direct reports.
- Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, and/or staff changes as needed.
- Review, approve, and/or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction experience with at least 2 years being in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting construction operations.
- Experience working on water and wastewater treatment and/or process plant construction projects.
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
- Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation
$130,000 - $167,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for superintendents in New Jersey?
Construction firms, utility companies, and public infrastructure contractors are among the most active sponsors for superintendent roles in New Jersey. Companies such as PSEG, Turner Construction, and Skanska have documented H-1B visa and EB-3 sponsorship histories. School districts in Bergen, Essex, and Middlesex counties also sponsor educational superintendents, though public employer sponsorship processes can differ from private sector timelines.
Which visa types are most common for superintendent roles in New Jersey?
The H-1B visa is most common for educational superintendents, where the role typically requires a master's degree in education administration and qualifies as a specialty occupation. Construction superintendents more often pursue EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, as the degree requirement is less uniform. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management roles, depending on job duties.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most superintendent sponsorship jobs?
Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton concentrate the highest volume of superintendent sponsorship activity, driven by large school districts, municipal infrastructure projects, and commercial construction. Edison and Camden also generate demand through utility expansion and redevelopment initiatives. Northern New Jersey counties bordering New York City see consistent construction superintendent hiring tied to regional development pipelines.
How to find superintendent visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters superintendent roles in New Jersey specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support work authorization. The platform covers construction, facilities, and educational superintendent openings across the state. Searching by county or city within Migrate Mate helps narrow results to districts or employers actively filing sponsorship petitions in your target area.
Are there state-specific considerations for superintendent visa sponsorship in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires educational superintendents to hold state certification through the Department of Education, which is a separate requirement from visa eligibility and can affect hiring timelines for internationally trained candidates. For construction roles, New Jersey's prevailing wage law applies to public works projects, which means sponsored workers must be paid at DOL-certified prevailing wage levels, a requirement built into the H-1B and EB-3 labor condition processes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored superintendent jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.