Lead Site Civil Superintendent Complex Commercial Projects

Trueline

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

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

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.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Lead Site Superintendent - Commercial Construction
Lead Site Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Pivotal Recruitment Ltd • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Competitive compensation package
Opportunity to work on high-profile developments
Lead Site Superintendent - High-End Interior Construction
Lead Site Superintendent - High-End Interior Construction

Tend • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 140,000
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
+2
Civil Superintendent
Civil Superintendent

Trueline • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 140,000
Base salary $90,000–$140,000
Year-end Christmas bonus
Medical, dental, vision coverage
+4
Lead Site Superintendent – NYC Ground-Up
Lead Site Superintendent – NYC Ground-Up

SD Builders and Construction LLC • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 180,000 - 235,000
Lead Construction Superintendent – Complex Projects
Lead Construction Superintendent – Complex Projects

Manhattan Construction • Atlanta (GA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Competitive pay
Benefits
Team oriented workplace
+3
Lead Site Superintendent - Residential Construction (NY)
Lead Site Superintendent - Residential Construction (NY)

championhomes • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 80,000 - 115,000
401k with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
+3
Senior Site Superintendent – Heavy Civil NYC Projects
Senior Site Superintendent – Heavy Civil NYC Projects

Rise Technical • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 160,000 - 180,000
Training
Career progression
Car allowance
+1
Site Civil Superintendent
Site Civil Superintendent

SRE ENGINEERING DPC • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 130,000
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
+5
Lead Field Superintendent – Commercial Projects
Lead Field Superintendent – Commercial Projects

Actalent • Village of New Hyde Park (NY)

On-site
USD 52,000 - 66,000
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Company truck and fuel card
Travel and business expenses coverage
+1
Lead Field Superintendent – NYC Municipal Projects
Lead Field Superintendent – NYC Municipal Projects

The Contractor Consultants • Village of Nissequogue (NY)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 140,000
Medical Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off