Heavy Civil Superintendent – NYC Utilities / DEP

New York City | Utilities | Water & Sewer | NYC DEPLead 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.
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 DoLead day-to-day field operations on major NYC utility projectsManage foremen, subcontractors, crews, equipment, and site logisticsCoordinate installation and rehabilitation of water mains, sewer, stormwater, and underground utilitiesWork directly with Project Managers, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and ownersCoordinate with NYC DEP and other city agencies throughout project executionRead and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, and utility drawingsDevelop short-term schedules and manage daily productionCoordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, excavation, trenching, bypass operations, and utility relocationsMaintain high standards for safety, quality, production, and scheduleIdentify field issues quickly and develop solutions that keep the project moving
What We're Looking For8+ years of heavy civil construction experienceProven experience leading utility / water & sewer projectsNYC DEP project experience strongly preferredExperience working with NYC agencies, inspectors, engineers, and public stakeholdersStrong knowledge of underground utility installation, excavation, trench safety, shoring, and site logisticsExperience managing crews and subcontractors on complex urban projectsAbility to read and interpret civil/utility drawings and specificationsStrong understanding of project scheduling, production, and field coordinationOSHA 30 and NYC public works/site safety experience preferredAbility to manage projects in the $20M–$80M+ range is a major plus
What's on offerBase salary between $180k - $220kAnnual bonusCompany truck or allowanceGas cardHealthcare paid for, including Dental & Vision401k plus company match
The OpportunityYou're not just supervising a crew — you're running the field operation. xzbcwsv 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.