Construction Superintendent/Project Manager

DRILLCO, INC.80 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052Construction SuperintendentCommercial General ContractorFull-Time | $75,000 – $85,000 / year | West Orange, NJAbout DrillCoDrillCo, 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 RoleThis 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.ResponsibilitiesField Leadership:Run day-to-day jobsite operations on commercial renovation projects from mobilization through closeoutDirectly supervise and coordinate subcontractors and trade labor on-site; enforce schedule, quality, and workmanship standardsBuild and maintain the project schedule with 2-week and 3-week look-aheads; identify slippage early and drive recoveryLead daily jobsite huddles, weekly subcontractor coordination meetings, and participate in OAC meetings alongside the project managerManage deliveries, staging, laydown areas, hoisting, and site logisticsProduce complete daily reports including manpower by trade, weather, deliveries, inspections, incidents, and photo documentation in ProcoreServe as the primary field point of contact for owners, architects, code officials, and district facilities staffOriginate field RFIs and coordinate with the project manager on responsesDrive quality control through pre-installation meetings, first-work inspections, mock-ups, and non-conformance trackingManage punch list, final inspections, commissioning, certificate of occupancy, and turnover of O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawingsRenovation & Occupied-Building Work:Plan and execute multi-phase sequences in occupied buildings while maintaining egress, fire alarm continuity, and ADA-compliant paths of travelExecute summer school turnaround work with hard first-day-of-school deadlines; run night and weekend shifts during spring and winter breaks as neededSet up and maintain dust, noise, and odor containment — poly partitions, STARC walls, negative-air HEPA units, tacky mats, and coordinated HVAC isolationDocument pre-existing conditions with photo surveys; field-verify concealed conditions against as-builts and communicate discrepancies promptlyCoordinate selective demolition, shoring, abatement clearances, and C&D waste handlingPublic Works & Prevailing Wage Support:Maintain daily manpower logs by name, trade classification, and hours that feed weekly certified payroll submissions to the NJ Wage HubVerify on-site that workers are performing tasks within their paid classification; flag misclassification to the project manager immediatelyPost and maintain required site documentation including NJDOL prevailing wage determinations, PWCRA certificates, EEO, OSHA, and workplace postersCoordinate daily with school district facilities directors, Business Administrators, and CMs (on NJSDA projects); interface with NJ UCC sub-code officials on inspectionsTrack subcontractor DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/DVOB participation and apprenticeship ratios; provide source data to the office for monthly compliance reportingMaintain NJ DOE Office of Student Protection (OSP) clearance; coordinate clearance status for subcontractor workforce prior to school mobilizationSafety:Enforce OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and DrillCo safety policies on all assigned projectsConduct weekly toolbox talks, pre-task plans, and documented jobsite safety inspections; identify and correct hazards promptlyVerify subcontractor safety documentation — insurance certificates, site-specific safety plans, SDS, and competent-person designations — before work beginsInvestigate and document any incidents or near-misses; report immediately to ownership and the project managerPromote a culture of safety across all trades; lead by example on every shiftQualificationsRequired:5+ years of commercial construction field experience, with progressive responsibility as a foreman, assistant superintendent, or superintendentDemonstrated experience running or assisting on commercial renovation projects from mobilization through closeoutOSHA 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 markupMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) — able to maintain logs, schedules, and correspondenceStrong working knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and building systems — structural, MEP, envelope, and interior finishesAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawingsAbility to complete and maintain NJ Department of Education Office of Student Protection (OSP) criminal history clearance and fingerprinting for school-site accessExcellent verbal communication, organizational, and follow-up skillsValid NJ driver's license with clean record and reliable transportationPreferred:7+ years of commercial field experience, with 2+ years as lead or assistant superintendentPrior experience on NJ public works projects — K-12 schools, municipal, or state workFamiliarity with NJ prevailing wage requirements, the NJ Wage Hub, and certified payroll processesExperience with NJSDA projects or DPMC-classified workScheduling experience in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6Trade background in carpentry, concrete, or general constructionAdditional safety credentials — Silica Competent Person, Fall Protection Competent Person, Scaffold User, Confined Space, Lead/Asbestos AwarenessNYC 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 fieldBilingual English / Spanish or English / PortugueseWhat We OfferCompetitive salary: $75,000 – $85,000/year based on experienceCompany vehicle or vehicle allowance and fuel cardHealth benefitsPaid time off and holidays401(k) participationPaid certification and training support — Procore Superintendent Certification, Bluebeam, additional OSHA and competent-person coursesLocal-only project portfolio — no overnight travel, no out-of-state assignmentsDirect access to ownership in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentClear compensation growth path tied to delivery milestones and expanded project responsibilityScheduleFull-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.ExperienceCommercial construction field experience: 5+ years (required)Commercial renovation experience: 3+ years (required)Foreman, assistant superintendent, or superintendent role: 2+ years (required)Job Type: Full-timePay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per yearPay: From $75,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person