Heavy Civil Superintendent - NYC Utilities / DEP

New York City | Utilities | Water & Sewer | NYC DEP

Lead the work. Own the field. Build critical NYC infrastructure.

An experienced & growing heavy civil contractor is looking for an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on major water, sewer, utility, and infrastructure projects throughout New York City.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands what it takes to deliver complex utility work in one of the most demanding construction environments in the country.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day field operations on major NYC utility projects
• Manage foremen, subcontractors, crews, equipment, and site logistics
• Coordinate installation and rehabilitation of water mains, sewer, stormwater, and underground utilities
• Work directly with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and owners
• Coordinate with NYC DEP and other city agencies throughout project execution
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, and utility drawings
• Develop short-term schedules and manage daily production
• Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, excavation, trenching, bypass operations, and utility relocations
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, production, and schedule
• Identify field issues quickly and develop solutions that keep the project moving

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience
• Proven experience leading utility / water & sewer projects
• NYC DEP project experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with NYC agencies, inspectors, engineers, and public stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of underground utility installation, excavation, trench safety, shoring, and site logistics
• Experience managing crews and subcontractors on complex urban projects
• Ability to read and interpret civil/utility drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, production, and field coordination
• OSHA 30 and NYC public works/site safety experience preferred
• Ability to manage projects in the $20M–$80M+ range is a major plus

What's on offer

• Base salary between $180k - $220k
• Annual bonus
• Company truck or allowance
• Gas card
• Healthcare paid for, including Dental & Vision
• 401k plus company match

The Opportunity

You're not just supervising a crew — you're running the field operation.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of significant NYC infrastructure work, work alongside an experienced project team, and play a key role in delivering critical water and utility infrastructure for the city.

If you've built NYC utility projects and know how to navigate the DEP environment, I'd like to have a confidential conversation with you.