Building General Superintendent (Heavy Civil / Transit / Infrastructure)

Trueline's client, a leading heavy civil and infrastructure contractor known for delivering complex, high-profile projects, is seeking a Building General Superintendent to join their team in New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan, onsite). This is a senior field leadership role responsible for driving execution on a major urban infrastructure project, offering strong compensation and the opportunity to lead in a highly visible, technically complex environment.

What You'll Do as the Building General Superintendent:

• Lead all onsite construction operations across a large-scale, multi-phase infrastructure project

• Supervise field teams, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure safe and efficient execution

• Partner with project leadership, engineers, and design teams to coordinate work and resolve field issues

• Oversee scheduling, sequencing, and daily progress to keep the project on track

• Enforce safety standards and lead site-wide safety initiatives and meetings

• Monitor quality and ensure all work aligns with project specifications and contract requirements

• Manage logistics, materials, and equipment to support ongoing construction activities

• Interface with public agencies, inspectors, and community stakeholders

• Maintain detailed reporting on progress, risks, and field conditions

Must-Haves as the Building General Superintendent:

• 15 years of construction supervision experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, or transit projects

• Proven experience leading large, complex, multi-stakeholder construction sites

• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, and building systems

• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, field coordination, and subcontractor performance

• Experience working in dense urban environments with active operations

• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools

• OSHA 30 certification

• Strong communication and leadership skills

Nice-to-Haves as the Building General Superintendent:

• Experience with transit-related projects such as terminals, stations, or bus facilities

• Background in utility relocations and underground infrastructure coordination

• Familiarity with environmental compliance and urban site constraints

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

• PMP, Lean Construction, or similar certifications

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary in the $300,000 to $350,000 range, depending on experience

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile infrastructure project in a major metropolitan area

• Strong pipeline of complex and impactful projects

• Executive-level visibility and career advancement potential

• Comprehensive benefits package

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.