Superintendent

Metric Geo; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead civil site development on diverse projects across the Northeast and DMV. You will oversee earthwork, utilities installation, grading, drainage, and site infrastructure while coordinating crews, foremen, and subcontractors.

You must read civil drawings, drive safety culture, and partner with the Project Manager to keep schedules and budgets on track. Travel to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a superintendent on civil site development projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, utilities, drainage and site infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and plans.
• Proven leadership of field crews and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel across the Northeast and DMV.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on civil site development projects.
• Coordinate crews, foremen, subcontractors, equipment and materials.
• Plan sequencing to maintain production and minimize downtime.
• Work with Project Manager to maintain schedules.
• Monitor earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, and sitework.
• Ensure work follows plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Maintain daily reports and field documentation.
• Mentor foremen and field crews.
• Support project start-up, planning and closeout as required.

Skills

Earthwork

Utilities installation

Site development

Read civil drawings

Crew management

Subcontractor management

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Field leadership

Job description

We are working with an established civil construction contractor that is looking to add an experienced Superintendent to their team.

The company delivers a range of industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on site development, earthwork, underground utilities, grading, drainage, and site infrastructure.

We’re looking for a hands‑on Superintendent who knows how to run a civil jobsite, manage crews and subcontractors, and keep production moving.

This is a field‑driven role for someone who understands earthwork and utilities, can read civil plans, and is comfortable working with the Project Manager to make sure the job is built safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.

The role will involve travel throughout the Northeast and DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia), depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day field operations on civil site development projects
• Manage and coordinate crews, Foremen, subcontractors, equipment, and materials
• Plan and sequence work to keep production moving and minimize downtime
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Project Engineers to maintain project schedules
• Oversee earthwork, mass excavation, grading, utility installation, drainage, and sitework
• Coordinate installation of stormwater, sanitary sewer, water, and other underground utilities
• Read and interpret civil drawings, grading plans, utility plans, and specifications
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment, materials, and quantities
• Coordinate with surveyors, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and utility companies
• Identify field issues early and work with the project team to resolve them
• Coordinate site logistics, deliveries, equipment, staging, and daily work activities
• Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation
• Monitor quality of work and ensure construction follows plans and specifications
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across the jobsite
• Lead and mentor Foremen and field crews
• Work with the PM to keep the project on schedule and within budget
• Assist with project start-up, planning, and closeout as required

Why This Opportunity

• Work on a variety of industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects
• Be involved in the full civil scope, including earthwork, grading, utilities, drainage, and site development
• Work alongside experienced Project Managers and field leadership
• Take real ownership of the jobsite and day‑to‑day construction
• Opportunity to work on larger and more complex projects as the business grows
• Strong career progression into General Superintendent or Project Management roles
• Consistent project pipeline across the Northeast and DMV
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package