Civil Superintendent
- Brooklyn, United States
- $90K – $140K /yr
- Mid Level
- Posted
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day field operations across active construction projects
- Coordinate company crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, suppliers, and deliveries
- Build and maintain short-term schedules and look-ahead plans that keep field activities moving
- Manage manpower and monitor labor productivity against project needs
- Ensure work is completed according to drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality expectations
- Oversee site work, concrete, drainage, utilities, hardscape, landscape, and related scopes
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers on schedules, procurement, budgets, change conditions, and project priorities
- Conduct regular field inspections focused on safety, workmanship, productivity, and overall project progress
- Identify constructability issues, sequencing conflicts, material needs, and potential delays before they become larger problems
- Hold crews and subcontractors accountable for productivity, workmanship, safety, and commitments
- Communicate professionally with Project Managers, clients, general contractors, architects, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photos, manpower information, and field documentation
- Participate in project and coordination meetings as needed
Enforce company safety standards and applicable OSHA requirements
- Help resolve unexpected field conditions while protecting project schedule and budget
- Drive punch-list completion, closeout activities, and successful project turnover
Preferred
- Rooftop amenity or rooftop landscape construction experience
- Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $10 million+
- Familiarity with construction management and field-reporting software
Must-Haves as the Site Superintendent
- 5+ years of construction Superintendent or comparable field-leadership experience
- Strong experience in site work, concrete, civil construction, hardscape, landscape construction, or closely related scopes
- Ability to independently manage field operations, crews, and subcontractors
- Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and field coordination
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Experience developing and working from project schedules and look-ahead plans
Strong understanding of labor productivity and manpower planning
- Ability to coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, and subcontracted work
- Strong leadership skills with the confidence to hold crews and subcontractors accountable
- Ability to identify field problems early and develop practical solutions
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Clear, professional communication with both field personnel and project stakeholders
- Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and construction technology for field reporting and communication
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- 40-hour Site Safety Training (SST) certification
- Strong commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and accountability
Nice-to-Haves as the Site Superintendent
Broad experience spanning site utilities, drainage, concrete, hardscape, and landscape installation
Experience with complex commercial landscape and exterior construction
- Experience simultaneously coordinating several crews and subcontractors
- Experience with large-scale site development and infrastructure improvements
- Strong concrete construction background
Experience working in demanding urban construction environments
Experience coordinating directly with owners, architects, general contractors, and construction managers
Benefit Offers
Base salary of $90,000-$140,000, depending on experience
Year-end Christmas bonus
- Group medical coverage through the company's current Oxford/UHC plan
- Employer contribution of approximately $950 per month toward medical coverage
- Group vision coverage
- Group dental coverage
- Group accident coverage
Group life coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer matching after a 6-month waiting period
- 2 weeks of paid vacation
Paid holidays, with the specific schedule varying
- Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing construction organization
- Diverse project exposure spanning civil/site work, concrete, hardscape, landscape, drainage, infrastructure, and high-end commercial exterior environments
