What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Civil Field Operations and Yard Superintendent position at HC CONSTRUCTORS?
Heavy Civil Field Operations and Yard Superintendent
Location: Whitehouse Station, New Jersey (travel to multiple project sites)
Company: HC Constructors
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
About HC Constructors
HC Constructors is a New Jersey–based heavy civil contractor delivering utility, pharmaceutical, and underground infrastructure projects. Our work is guided by three core values: Safety, Integrity, and Solutions.
A Day in the Role
- Early coordination: Review schedules, allocate crews, and align equipment for multiple active sites.
- Yard readiness: Walk the equipment yard to confirm machines are maintained, organized, and ready for dispatch.
- Logistics: Schedule and track equipment transfers to and from job locations.
- Maintenance oversight: Partner with mechanics on planned service, repairs, and accurate recordkeeping.
- Safety leadership: Set the tone on site—reinforce company safety standards and protocols.
- Project sync: Coordinate with project managers to match manpower, equipment, and resources to field needs.
- Site prep: Support staging, site readiness, and on-the-ground logistics.
- Progress tracking: Monitor activities and submit clear field reports.
What You'll Own
- Supervise and coordinate day-to-day work of field crews across active sites.
- Oversee the equipment yard to ensure availability, organization, and dispatch readiness.
- Coordinate equipment mobilization/demobilization between the yard and projects.
- Work closely with mechanics to manage maintenance schedules, repairs, and service logs.
- Champion on-site safety standards and compliance.
- Communicate with project managers to align staffing, equipment, and resources.
- Assist in logistics planning, staging, and site setup.
- Track job progress and provide timely field reporting.
Qualifications
- 5 years in heavy civil construction or equipment operations.
- Proven leadership supervising field teams.
- Hands-on familiarity with heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret plans and schedules.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Company vehicle.
- A collaborative team with room to grow.
Proficiency
You should be proficient in: Construction Management
Join Us
Lead the work that keeps critical infrastructure moving. Apply today and make your impact with HC Constructors: Safety. Integrity. Solutions.