Superintendent II

Peckham Industries

Location : Palmer, MA

Pay Range : $130,000.00 - $145,000.00

Salary Interval : Seasonal

Description : Application Instructions

About Us :

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our " family by choice (https : / / peckham.com / thepeckhamway / ) " ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast / prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Position Description

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Superintendent II is an advanced-level field leadership role responsible for

overseeing multiple active projects and executing higher-profile or complex work-including DOT, highway, and night paving operations. In addition to traditional superintendent duties, this role supports the ongoing development of our workforce by leading internal trainings, facilitating mentorship, and helping raise the overall performance of our field teams. The Superintendent II is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, technical skill, and leadership presence.

Essential Functions :

1. Determined. Supervise and coordinate multiple job sites, including complex, high-visibility, or night work, by leading daily on-site operations to ensure safety, quality, production, and scheduling standards are met.

2. Mastery. Manage Job Production Plans (JPPs), short-term schedules, and pre-construction activities such as planning, scope reviews, and crew handoffs in collaboration with the Project Manager.

3. Results matter. Maintain thorough project oversight through detailed daily logs, accurate progress and quantity tracking, and a strong understanding of project contracts, plans, and specifications.

4. Compulsive Tinkering. Proactively resolve field issues and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and process improvements while coordinating with the Job Cost Accountant on cost performance and forecasting.

5. Safety always wins. Foster a strong safety culture by leading toolbox talks, safety meetings, and enforcing company policies, while also facilitating internal training sessions on production planning, quality, and safety best practices.

6. Communicate. Act as a mentor to foremen and crew leaders by supporting career growth and developing future leaders.

7. Respect and engage. Ensure effective communication and collaboration between field teams, project managers, plant operators, and other internal groups.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience :

1. 7+ years of relevant construction experience, including highway, DOT, and / or night paving projects

2. Demonstrated success as a Superintendent or in a comparable field leadership role

3. Strong technical knowledge of asphalt paving, milling, grading, and heavy highway work

4. Ability to train others and share knowledge across teams

5. Solid understanding of construction budgets, job costing, and crew planning

6. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with scheduling or construction software is a plus

8. Ability to read and interpret project specs and plans

9. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel :

Frequent regional travel across Massachusetts is required. Some overnight work or extended commutes may be necessary based on project demands.

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

This position is a highly mobile, field-based position with variable hours, including some night work. This position works outdoors in hot, humid and inclement weather. Heavy work includes moving objects up to 50 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, squatting, walking, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Values :

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work : corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.

Compensation details : 130000-145000 Yearly Salary

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