Superintendent (Rail) Job at LVI Associates, New York, NY

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  • LVI Associates
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Role Overview:
Responsible for managing the overall railroad construction effort to ensure alignment with design specifications, budget, schedule, and safety standards. Oversees coordination among subcontractors, suppliers, and trade teams. Typically reports to a Project Manager or General Superintendent, depending on project scope. May also serve as a superintendent for a specialized trade (e.g., carpentry, concrete, utilities).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Enforce compliance with project safety requirements among craft workers and subcontractors; document issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to foremen on company procedures and work standards.
  • Lead or facilitate project safety meetings.
  • Supervise foremen within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure construction activities adhere to contract documents.
  • Plan, direct, and oversee crews engaged in heavy civil or highway construction, including scheduling, resource allocation, equipment usage, and documentation review.
  • Coordinate assigned tasks with other crafts, internal departments, and external contractors.
  • Inspect work areas to determine required tasks, materials, and equipment.
  • Ensure crews have appropriate tools, materials, and equipment to complete work efficiently.
  • Resolve construction-related challenges such as productivity issues or work interface conflicts.
  • Maintain communication with departments such as Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Engineering to support project timelines and resource needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of local union regulations or prevailing wage requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
  • 7-10 years of experience in heavy civil construction.
  • Proven ability to manage small teams effectively.
  • Strong expertise in tool and equipment safety.
  • Relevant certifications or licenses; Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.

Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor, Local area,

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