What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent - Federal Projects position at Hook Alliance?
A respected New Jersey site and landscape contractor is seeking a Federal Project Superintendent to lead a long-term government project in central New Jersey. The project focuses on ecological restoration, including native plantings, fencing, seeding, and ongoing maintenance. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a stable, multi-year project while working directly with company leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily field operations and coordinate crews, subcontractors, and project activities.
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for the government’s project team.
- Manage federal project documentation, including submittals, approvals, daily reports, RFIs, and billing.
- Maintain the CPM schedule and short-term look-ahead schedules.
- Oversee certified payroll and ensure project documentation meets federal requirements.
- Implement and manage site safety requirements in accordance with EM 385.
- Coordinate quality control activities and support inspections throughout each project phase.
- Help build and expand the project team as work progresses.
Qualifications
- 10 years of construction experience, including at least 5 years as a Superintendent.
- Previous experience managing a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project or another federal government construction project.
- Hands-on experience managing federal project documentation and compliance requirements.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, manage schedules, and coordinate field operations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to commute to Bridgewater, NJ, or relocate to the area.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary of $110,000–$140,000, based on experience.
- W-2 employment.
- Health coverage and 401(k).
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Company-provided phone.
- Long-term project stability and direct access to company ownership.
Start Date: The company is looking to hire quickly, ideally within two weeks of an accepted offer.
If you have federal construction experience and are ready to lead a long-term project with significant responsibility, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000