Senior Rail & Transit Field Superintendent

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) with match

Career stability

Job summary

Metric Geo seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on rail, transit, and civil infrastructure projects for major transit agencies. The role focuses on safety, schedule, and adherence to technical specs, requiring leadership of field crews and coordination with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil or rail supervision, direct transit agency experience preferred, and OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field supervision experience in heavy civil, rail, or transit construction.
• Direct experience on MTA or transit agency projects is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret track, civil, and structural drawings and specs.
• OSHA 30 certification required; agency safety certifications a plus.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and track-access outages.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field crews, equipment, and subcontractors on active rail and transit sites.
• Coordinate daily work plans with Project Manager, engineers, and MTA representatives.
• Plan and manage track outages, work windows, and right-of-way access to minimize service disruption.
• Enforce jobsite safety programs and OSHA compliance; follow agency safety protocols.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and adherence to plans and standards.
• Coordinate material, equipment, and track-maintenance deliveries to stay on schedule.
• Liaise with MTA inspectors, flaggers, and track access coordinators for safe operations.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety meetings, including track safety briefings.

Skills

Field supervision

Rail/transit knowledge

Safety compliance

OSHA 30

Job description

Metric Geo seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on rail, transit, and civil infrastructure projects for major transit agencies. The role focuses on safety, schedule, and adherence to technical specs, requiring leadership of field crews and coordination with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil or rail supervision, direct transit agency experience preferred, and OSHA 30 certification.