Site Superintendent - Urban Transit Infrastructure

About the role

The Site Superintendent oversees all surface-level field operations on a large, complex urban transit infrastructure project in New York, reporting to the General Superintendent. The role leads field crews and subcontractors on earthwork, utility relocations, excavation support, concrete placement, roadway restoration, site logistics and traffic maintenance, working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Safety and Quality teams. It is a full-time, field-based leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily surface construction activities (excavation, grading, utilities, concrete, paving, restoration, temporary works) and direct crews and subcontractors to approved drawings and specifications.
• Plan and sequence daily work, resolve field conflicts and differing site conditions, and interface with underground construction without direct responsibility for tunneling or cavern works.
• Enforce OSHA and project safety requirements, lead toolbox talks, monitor traffic control and environmental protection measures, and oversee quality control of excavation limits, backfill, concrete and restoration.
• Assist with short-interval planning and look-ahead schedules, track daily production and labour hours, and maintain daily field reports, logs and timesheets.
• Coordinate surface logistics, equipment staging and access control, implement traffic maintenance plans and pedestrian protection, and liaise with inspectors, utility owners and regulators.
• Act as the primary surface field liaison with project managers, engineers, safety, quality and inspection teams, and communicate daily progress, issues and risks to project leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred, or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated leadership of field crews and subcontractors on large infrastructure or transportation projects.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification (or equivalent) required.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts including nights and weekends, in confined underground spaces with exposure to dust, noise and vibration.

Required skills

• Knowledge of construction methods: excavation support, utilities, concrete, paving and site restoration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g. Procore) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.