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Heavy Highway Superintendent

McNamee Construction
Oxford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2027

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate various construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors for specific needs.
  • Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.
  • Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
  • Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with clients concerning budget progress and costs.
  • Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
  • Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
  • Ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
  • Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
  • Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
  • Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, severe weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
  • Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
  • Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, work well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
  • Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.

Education and Experience:

MUST HAVE

  • 3-5 years of progressive experience within a Project Manager role, specifically heavy highway, civil, DOT work.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering required.
  • OSHA-10
  • At least five years of construction experience required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather.
  • May require travel.
  • Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
  • You must be on call to address delays, emergencies, severe weather, and other issues at the jobsite.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How many years experience do you have working with DOT entities?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Civil Construction: 3 years (Required)
  • Highway and Bridge Construction: 3 years (Required)
  • Project Management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • OSHA 10 or 30 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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