Superintendent

Metric Geo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) with match

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Metric Geo leads a major heavy civil project with a focus on transit infrastructure. A Superintendent will oversee day‑to‑day field operations, directing crews, equipment, and subcontractors on-site to meet safety, schedule, and quality targets in coordination with project management.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of field supervision in heavy civil construction, reads drawings fluently, and holds an OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field supervision experience in heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of means and methods for structures, roadways, or utilities.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field crews, equipment, and subcontractors on-site.
• Coordinate daily work plans with the Project Manager and project engineers.
• Enforce jobsite safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Monitor productivity, quality control, and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries to keep work on schedule.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety meetings.

Skills

Field supervision

Reading drawings

OSHA compliance

Team leadership

Agency coordination

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Metric Geo has partnered with one of the fastest growing Heavy Civil General Contractors in the Northeast specialising in Transit work across the region. Our client is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on heavy civil and infrastructure projects, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, and to specification with experience working alongside various agencies including the MTA.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field crews, equipment, and subcontractors on-site.
• Coordinate daily work plans with the Project Manager and project engineers.
• Enforce jobsite safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Monitor productivity, quality control, and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries to keep work on schedule.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety meetings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field supervision experience in heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of means and methods for structures, roadways, or utilities.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary, company vehicle, full benefits, 401(k) with match, and long-term career stability.