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

Our client, a rail and transit specialist delivering infrastructure projects for the MTA and other transit agencies, is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on rail, transit, and civil infrastructure projects, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, and to specification. This is an amazing opportunity to join a rapidly growing contractor, involved in some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field crews, equipment, and subcontractors on active rail and transit sites.
• Coordinate daily work plans with the Project Manager, project engineers, and MTA representatives.
• Plan and manage track outages, work windows, and right-of-way access to minimize service disruption.
• Enforce jobsite safety programs, including MTA/agency-specific safety protocols, and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Monitor productivity, quality control, and adherence to plans, specifications, and transit agency standards.
• Coordinate material, equipment, and work-train/MOW equipment deliveries to keep work on schedule.
• Liaise with MTA inspectors, flaggers, and track access coordinators to maintain safe, compliant operations.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety meetings, including track safety briefings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field supervision experience in heavy civil, rail, or transit construction.
• Direct experience on MTA or other transit agency projects strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of track, signal, and transit infrastructure means and methods.
• OSHA 30 certification required; MTA/agency safety certifications (e.g., Roadway Worker Protection or equivalent) a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret track, civil, and structural drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and off-peak shifts to align with track access windows.

What They Offer

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