Superintendent Heavy Highway/Civil Construction

Superintendent – Heavy Highway/Civil Construction

Syracuse, NY Area (Projects within 1.5 hours)

$110,000 – $150,000 base (DOE) + Bonus

About the Opportunity

A growing civil construction contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale public infrastructure and heavy highway projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on field leader who can independently run projects from start to finish while managing crews, subcontractors, and schedules in fast-paced environments.

Projects primarily include transportation and public works infrastructure, including bridges, earthwork, drainage, and structural concrete scopes ranging from $1M–$30M.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all onsite construction activities for heavy civil/highway projects


• Manage daily field operations, crews, and subcontractors (5–12 personnel typical)


• Maintain project schedules and coordinate closely with Project Managers


• Procure materials and coordinate site logistics


• Conduct quality control inspections and enforce safety standards


• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget


• Manage multiple trades and maintain accountability across subcontractors


• Utilize tablets/apps for daily reporting and timekeeping

Project Types

• Bridge construction and overpasses


• Concrete and structural work


• Excavation and earthwork


• Drainage and utility installation


• Water diversion and cofferdam projects


• DOT and publicly funded infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of Superintendent or field leadership experience


• Proven experience running projects valued $1M–$30M


• Strong background in heavy highway or public infrastructure projects


• Experience managing subcontractors and maintaining schedules


• Knowledge of concrete, structural steel, and site development coordination