Site Superintendent

FCC Construction Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$180,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The Site Superintendent oversees surface-level field operations for a large, complex urban transit infrastructure project. The role leads field crews and subcontractors performing earthwork, utility relocations, excavation support, concrete placement, roadway restoration, site logistics, and traffic maintenance. Working with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Quality teams, the Site Superintendent ensures surface construction is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, schedules, and regulatory requirements. This is a field-based leadership role involving heavy civil surface works in dense urban environments with active public interfaces. The position supervises daily surface construction, coordinates field work and subcontractors, resolves constructability and site-condition issues, and ensures surface work supports project milestones and interfaces with underground construction. It enforces safety and environmental requirements, oversees surface-work quality, supports planning and reporting, monitors productivity, and coordinates logistics, traffic and pedestrian protection, public-facing work zones, inspectors, utility owners, and regulatory authorities. The Site Superintendent serves as the primary surface field liaison with project teams and communicates progress, issues, and risks to project leadership. Work takes place primarily at active construction sites, including surface and underground environments, with occasional office-based work. The role may require rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and extended hours, and involves exposure to heavy equipment, uneven ground, scaffolding, ladders, dust, noise, vibration, confined spaces, and varying weather. FCC states that it is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing field crews and subcontractors on large infrastructure or transportation projects.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, including excavation support, utilities, concrete, paving, and site restoration.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore and with Microsoft Office.
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification or equivalent required.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead crews in active construction zones with heavy equipment and public interfaces.
Strong coordination skills across multiple subcontractors and disciplines.
Ability to adapt work plans in response to changing site conditions and schedule demands.
Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends; the posting also describes work in confined, underground spaces with exposure to dust, noise, and vibration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain clear, organized records.
Ability to respond to real-time field conditions and make decisions under pressure.
Must be able to stand, walk, and climb for extended periods; navigate uneven ground, scaffolding, and ladders; and work around heavy equipment.
Ability to perform site inspections, monitor field activities, and respond quickly to safety or operational issues in physically demanding conditions.
Requires regular use of personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety boots, high-visibility clothing, and eye and ear protection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management is preferred; equivalent field experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily surface construction activities, including excavation, grading, utilities, concrete work, paving, site restoration, and temporary works.
Direct field crews and subcontractors to perform work according to approved drawings, specifications, and work plans.
Plan and manage daily work sequencing while coordinating with adjacent project areas and stakeholders.
Identify and resolve constructability challenges, field conflicts, and differing site conditions affecting surface operations.
Ensure surface work supports project milestones and interfaces with underground construction, without direct responsibility for tunneling or cavern works.
Enforce OSHA, project-specific, and client safety requirements; lead daily toolbox talks and site safety briefings.
Monitor compliance with safety plans, traffic control plans, and environmental protection measures.
Oversee quality control for surface construction, including excavation limits, backfill, concrete placement, and restoration.
Support safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions with project safety staff.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits and dust control, noise mitigation, and erosion and sediment control requirements.
Assist with short-interval planning, look-ahead schedules, and coordination of manpower, equipment, and materials.
Track daily production, labor hours, equipment utilization, and installed quantities.
Maintain daily field reports, logs, timesheets, and material tracking documentation.
Support cost control by monitoring productivity and identifying efficiency improvements.
Coordinate logistics in constrained urban conditions, including material deliveries, equipment staging, and access control.
Oversee traffic maintenance plans (MPT), pedestrian protection, and coordination with local agencies.
Interface with inspectors, utility owners, and regulatory authorities on surface construction activities.
Manage public-facing work zones with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and minimal disruption.
Serve as the primary surface field liaison with Project Managers, Engineers, Safety, Quality, and Inspection teams.
Communicate daily progress, issues, and risks to project leadership.
Coordinate trades and subcontractors to avoid interference and maintain efficient workflow.
Collaborate with engineering and construction management teams to resolve field issues.