Construction Superintendent/Project Manager

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