Construction Superintendent - Civil

Position: Civil Superintendent – Data Centers

Location: Base Office: Central, NY ( Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester) U.S. Project Sites (Travel Required; Regionally Based Candidates Preferred)

Reports To: Senior Construction Manager / Project Executive

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company.  We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Superintendent to lead the field execution of civil and site development scopes on complex data center construction projects. This role is responsible for overseeing all site preparation, earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage, and foundations. You will coordinate field activities, enforce safety and quality standards, and ensure civil work progresses on schedule and according to design.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Leadership & Execution

• Supervise daily activities of civil subcontractors including excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, concrete foundations, roadwork, stormwater management, and utility installation.
• Interpret civil site plans, grading and drainage drawings, and ensure field execution aligns with design intent.
• Ensure the safe and timely completion of site scopes in preparation for building construction and vertical trades.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Develop and manage 3-week lookahead schedules for site development activities.
• Coordinate closely with structural, utility, and MEP trades to support work sequencing and avoid rework or delays.
• Track civil progress against milestones and escalate potential impacts to overall project schedule.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Perform daily inspections of excavation, compaction, utility installation, concrete placement, and erosion control measures.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with project specifications, geotechnical reports, municipal requirements, and permitting conditions.
• Support field testing, third-party inspections, and recordkeeping for QA/QC documentation.

Safety Leadership

• Enforce safe work practices including trench safety, traffic control, equipment operations, and stormwater compliance.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and toolbox talks with subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the EHS team to perform site audits and resolve safety issues promptly.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily logs documenting manpower, weather, equipment usage, and work progress.
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, and field changes related to site and civil scopes.
• Coordinate redlines, as-builts, and closeout documentation for site systems.

Required Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of experience in civil/site construction, with 3+ years in a superintendent or field leadership role.
• Proven experience managing site work for data centers, industrial, or large commercial projects.
• Deep understanding of site preparation, earthwork, trenching, utilities, foundations, drainage, and concrete work.
• Ability to read and interpret civil site plans, survey data, grading and drainage drawings, and utility plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Experience with SWPPP, erosion and sediment control, and local/state permitting compliance.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as Bluebeam, ACC and BIM 360.
• Knowledge of survey coordination, layout tolerances, and site logistics planning.

Personal Attributes:

• Practical, results-oriented field leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments and manage multiple crews effectively.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying and addressing field issues.
• Committed to safety, quality, and team collaboration.

Why Join Us?

As a Civil Superintendent with Ramboll, you will play a key role in delivering the foundational elements of cutting-edge digital infrastructure. You’ll work alongside industry leaders on complex, high-performance data center projects—driving safe, efficient, and high-quality site execution from the ground up.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $82,000 - $101,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.