Superintendent

Heavy Civil Construction Superintendent

Build Critical Infrastructure Projects Across Westchester County

Position Overview

The Heavy Civil Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily field operations on heavy civil and site development projects throughout Westchester County. This role will lead field crews and subcontractors while managing excavation, underground utilities, grading, drainage, paving, concrete, and infrastructure construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day field operations on heavy civil construction projects.
• Supervise crews performing excavation, grading, drainage, utility installation, paving, milling, and concrete work.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers to develop schedules, work plans, and site logistics.
• Manage subcontractors, equipment utilization, material deliveries, and project sequencing.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and industry best practices.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, budgets, and schedules while proactively addressing issues.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documents to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Support RFIs, change orders, inspections, and construction documentation.
• Mentor Foremen, Operators, and Laborers to build strong and productive teams.
• Oversee utility installation projects including water, sewer, drainage, gas, and electrical infrastructure.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure work meets project specifications and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• 5+ years as a Superintendent managing field operations.
• Strong background in earthwork, excavation, grading, drainage, paving, underground utilities, and concrete construction.
• Proven ability to lead crews and subcontractors on complex civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing projects ranging from small site work assignments to multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid certifications required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver"s license and ability to travel between job sites.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Public works and municipal construction projects.
• Utility construction involving water, sewer, stormwater, gas, and electrical systems.
• Westchester County permitting, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Preconstruction planning and utility coordination.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• High-performing crews and subcontractors.
• Strong client, inspector, and stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional quality and productivity across all phases of construction.
• A culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork on every project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Vernon, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Vernon,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.