Civil Superintendent

Trueline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $90,000–$140,000

Year-end Christmas bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Site/Civil Superintendent to lead field operations for complex commercial exterior and infrastructure projects in the New York market. This hands-on leadership role requires ownership of crews, schedules, quality, and day-to-day execution on site.

The successful candidate will read and interpret drawings, develop look-ahead plans, coordinate multiple teams, and maintain safety and productivity while protecting schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a superintendent or field-leadership role.
• Experience in site work, concrete, civil, hardscape, landscape.
• Independently manage field operations, crews, and subs.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Develop and use project schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations across active projects.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
• Maintain short-term schedules and look‑ahead plans to keep work progressing.
• Manage manpower and monitor labor productivity against needs.
• Ensure work meets drawings, specs, schedules and quality expectations.
• Oversee site utilities, drainage, hardscape, landscape, and related scopes.
• Read RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings; coordinate with PMs on budgets and priorities.
• Conduct regular field inspections focusing on safety, workmanship, and progress.
• Identify constructability issues and delays early; implement fixes.
• Drive punch-list completion, turnover, and project closeout; ensure accountability.

Skills

Field leadership

Read drawings

Schedule planning

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Valid driver's license

Communication

Site technology literacy

Education

40-hour SST certification

Job description

Growing civil and site construction contractor delivering complex commercial exterior and infrastructure projects, we are seeking a Site/Civil Superintendent to lead field operation projects in the New York market. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an experienced Superintendent who understands site work, concrete, hardscape, drainage, and landscape construction and can take ownership of crews, subcontractors, schedules, quality, and day‑to‑day execution.

You’ll be the field leader responsible for keeping multiple moving pieces organized and productive while anticipating problems before they affect the project. The right person combines strong construction knowledge with accountability, communication, and the ability to consistently deliver high‑quality work while protecting schedule and profitability.

What You’ll Do as the Site Superintendent:

• 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
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
• 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
• Take ownership of field results rather than waiting for problems to be escalated or solved by others

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
• Rooftop amenity or rooftop landscape construction experience
• Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $10 million+
• 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
• Familiarity with construction management and field‑reporting software

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