Heavy Civil Superintendent - NYC Utilities / DEP

Job Description

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

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

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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.

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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.

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What You'll Do

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.