Civil Superintendent

Benefits Offering

• Company events 
• Health & Dental Benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employer RRSP match 
• Competitive Time Off Policy 
• Flex Work (Possibility) - Hybrid position 

Compensation

$150000 - $177000

Position Summary

The Civil Superintendent is responsible for daily field operations, safety, sequencing, and coordination of civil work fronts on a large, complex transit project. The role works closely with the Project Manager, General Superintendent, Engineering, and Owner representatives to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with MTA/NYCT requirements.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Field Operations & Leadership
•    Supervise and direct civil construction activities for a single major project.
•    Lead foremen, craft labor, subcontractors, and support staff.
•    Establish daily/weekly work plans, manpower needs, and production goals.
•    Coordinate multi-discipline work in constrained railroad environments.
Railroad & Outage Coordination
•    Execute work within active railroad rights-of-way.
•    Coordinate outages, General Orders (GOs), flagging, access, and work trains.
•    Ensure sequencing aligns with railroad operations and project constraints.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
•    Enforce RailWorks and MTA/NYCT safety rules and procedures.
•    Lead daily safety briefings and job hazard analyses.
•    Ensure work meets contract documents, specifications, and quality standards.
Schedule, Cost & Coordination
•    Support schedule adherence and recovery planning.
•    Identify field impacts, inefficiencies, and potential scope changes.
•    Coordinate inspections, testing, and turnover activities.
Stakeholder & Team Interface
•    Serve as a primary field contact for MTA/NYCT inspectors and stakeholders.
•    Participate in coordination meetings and provide constructability feedback.
•    Mentor and develop field leadership staff.

Required Skills and Qualifications

•    5+ years of experience supervising heavy civil or transportation infrastructure construction.
•    Experience in active railroad or transit environments strongly preferred.
•    Strong background in civil construction means and methods (concrete, structures, utilities, site work).
•    Track construction or railroad operations experience is a plus.
•    Familiarity with MTA/NYCT/Amtrak/LIRR/Metro-North preferred.
•    Proven leadership managing crews and subcontractors on complex projects.
•    Strong safety, quality, and productivity focus.
•    Ability to read and interpret drawings, schedules, and work plans.
•    Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Travel to job sites is required. 
• Exposure to outdoor construction sites in all weather conditions. 
• Work is in and around live track (trains). 
• Work may be in urban, rural or isolated areas. 

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This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada.  We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.  We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.  RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.