Road Construction Superintendent Job at JA Alexander, Inc, Bloomfield, NJ

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  • JA Alexander, Inc
  • Bloomfield, NJ

Job Description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Job description:

J.A. Alexander INC, Is A NJ MBE / SBE and DOT certified firm, has been serving the needs of the commercial industrial and public sectors construction industry with our extensive experience in the paving and milling of roads, parking lots, walkways/paths, etc. since 1979. We also specialize in sidewalks and curbs, drainage, and utilities work. We are also a NJ DPMC, PWC, SDA and NJ/NY Port Authority- certified company.

Full Description of Position:

  • Lead and supervise all on-site asphalt paving and roadway construction activities, directing crews (paving, milling, grading, drainage), subcontractors, and equipment operators to deliver DOT-compliant projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Oversee daily paving operations, including milling (cold planing/removal), sweeping/brooming, tack coat application, asphalt laydown (paver setup, screed control, joint matching), rolling/compaction, and shoulder/approach work to meet NJDOT/state specifications for mix design, thickness, density, smoothness (IRI), and surface tolerances.
  • Coordinate sequencing of paving activities (e.g., ensure milling and sweeping complete ahead of tack and paver; manage multiple passes/lifts; handle longitudinal/transverse joints, edge matching, and handwork) to maximize production and quality while minimizing downtime.
  • Manage night shift operations when required (e.g., high-traffic DOT resurfacing projects): plan lighting, crew rotations, fatigue management, extended traffic control setups, and coordination with police/traffic services for lane closures/detours.
  • Enforce rigorous safety and traffic control per MUTCD, OSHA, NJDOT standards, and project TMP (Traffic Management Plan): oversee flaggers, signage, cones/barricades, arrow boards, attenuators, and positive protection for workers and public on live roadways.
  • Ensure strict compliance with DOT requirements: read/interpret plans/specs, handle material certifications, submit daily diaries/reports, respond to RFIs/change orders, track quantities for project estimates, and prepare for final acceptance/IRI testing/punch lists.
  • Schedule and manage paving-specific equipment (pavers, rollers—breakdown/intermediate/finish, mills, tack distributors, sweepers, dump trucks, asphalt plants if self-supplied) including preventive maintenance, fueling, and operator assignments to maintain uptime.
  • Coordinate material logistics: oversee hot-mix asphalt deliveries (trucking from plant, ticket tracking, reject loads if out-of-spec), aggregate/base materials, tack emulsion, and milling spoils disposal/recycling per DOT/environmental rules.
  • Track production metrics (tons placed, square yards milled/paved, linear feet of joints, daily footage) for cost control, progress reporting, and efficiency analysis; minimize waste, rework, and penalties from density/air voids issues.
  • Serve as primary on-site liaison with NJDOT/state inspectors, engineers, project owners, utility locators, subcontractors, and the public; resolve issues promptly (e.g., plan conflicts, utility hits, public complaints) and escalate major items to project management.
  • Support project closeout: coordinate final milling/paving, punch list resolution, as-builts, final inspections, demobilization, and site restoration per DOT standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, For subcontractor

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