Field Superintendent

External job listingat Novax Recruitment Group

Lead field operations on heavy industrial and steel erection projects, coordinating crews, safety, schedules and project teams.

External source - not verified2 months agoOpen until: Nov 18, 2026

Salary

Not provided

Location

Philadelphia, United States

Employment type

Full time

Workplace

Not provided

Field Superintendent

Philadelphia, United States

Job description

About the role

Novax Recruitment Group is partnering with a growing heavy industrial construction and steel fabrication contractor with approximately 300 employees, in-house fabrication capabilities and major projects across the United States.

Field Superintendents lead day-to-day field operations on demanding industrial projects, ensuring work is safe, productive, organised and on schedule. Projects may include structural steel erection, heavy industrial construction, steel mills, manufacturing facilities, power generation, data centres, shipbuilding, heavy rigging and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead field crews, foremen and subcontractors.
  • Promote an accountable safety culture, run daily safety meetings and coordinate site activities.
  • Manage sequencing and short-term and look-ahead schedules.
  • Coordinate fabrication, erection, rigging and project teams.
  • Identify productivity issues and track progress against schedule, budget and quality expectations.
  • Develop foremen and future field leaders.
  • Build relationships with clients and inspectors.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Superintendent who can lead a jobsite, earn the respect of a crew and deliver industrial projects safely and efficiently.

Benefits

  • Up to $75/hr plus $160/day per diem, 7 days a week.
  • Company truck, gas card and tolls.
  • Paid travel and flights home.

Key facts

  • Projects include heavy industrial construction, steel erection, mills and manufacturing facilities.
  • Compensation is up to $75/hr plus $160/day per diem, 7 days a week.
  • Company truck, gas card, tolls, paid travel and flights home are listed.

Frequently asked questions

  • What does the Field Superintendent do?

    The role leads day-to-day field operations, including crews, safety, site coordination and schedules.

  • What types of projects are involved?

    Projects may include structural steel erection, heavy industrial construction, steel mills, manufacturing facilities, power generation, data centres, shipbuilding, heavy rigging and equipment installation.

  • What experience is sought?

    The listing seeks a Superintendent who can lead a jobsite, earn a crew’s respect and deliver demanding industrial projects safely and efficiently.

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