Superintendent (Heavy Civil / Building Construction)

Trueline • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Superintendent to join the team in New York,. This onsite role is ideal for a senior field leader who knows how to drive major structural work in a dense urban environment while keeping safety, sequencing, and subcontractor performance front and center. It is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to play a visible role on high-value construction work.

Requirements

• 20+ years of construction field experience
• 10+ years of experience serving as Superintendent on projects valued at $200M+
• Strong background in new construction and structural scopes such as piles, concrete, and structural steel
• Experience overseeing major work in complex urban environments
• Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods used in the U.S.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents
• Experience coordinating union labor and multiple trades in the field
• Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA compliance
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Procore, Bluebeam, and HCSS HeavyBid

Nice To Haves

• Experience on public sector, agency, or government-funded construction projects
• Background working with city, state, or federal owners
• OSHA certification
• First Aid certification
• Experience supporting site logistics planning and complex phasing strategies in similar markets

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on large-scale construction projects
• Direct site activity to keep work aligned with drawings, specifications, budget targets, and milestone dates
• Manage subcontractors and trade partners to maintain workflow, accountability, and quality
• Build and maintain short-term and long-term look-ahead plans for the site
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and site logistics to support efficient execution
• Partner with project leadership on phasing, scheduling, documentation, and field problem-solving
• Review plans and specifications to identify risks, conflicts, and opportunities for better sequencing
• Provide clear field direction and technical guidance to crews and trade partners
• Maintain a safe jobsite and reinforce compliance with project-specific safety requirements
• Interface with owners, inspectors, agencies, and other project stakeholders as needed
• Support overall project delivery and take on additional field leadership responsibilities as required

Benefits

• Full-time, onsite opportunity
• The chance to help lead high-profile, large-scale construction work
• Exposure to challenging projects with substantial structural scope
• A platform for an experienced builder to make an immediate impact on field execution and team performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees