Civil Works Site Supervisor

Location:

Oakland, California, United States

Job ID:

R0113350

Date Posted:

2025-12-30

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Civil Works Site Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Oakland, California.

Job description:

• Reporting to the Construction Manager will ensure the construction of the civil works and the permanent way within a complex environment such as the modernization project of BART Subway.
• This position will provide during the development of the project, the technical assistance, supervision and coordination of the construction and installation works and testing of the civil works and permanent way and any other related construction works under operational condition and engineering hours of the Subway . Will supervise the decommissioning and recoveries works for the existing equipment of the Subway.
• Examine the work progress issued by subcontractors, under his/her control, before submission to the Construction Manager.
• Support the Construction Manager to detect changes regarding the design and plan and provide inputs to engineering for as built drawing.
• Ensure the quality of the works (e.g. compliance of the works according to the project design and specifications), will produce and implement the quality control plan related to the works under his/her responsibility.
• Take over the work from other Parties (e.g. civil partner or subcontractor, Client etc..) checking their compliance to the design before allowing the Electromechanical installation.
• Verify and approve the construction and installation test packages issued by the contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure the preliminary survey and asset information of the Subway existing conditions. Will perform the surveys required to verify the interfaces and the conditions required for the installation of the systems.
• Will supervise and support the Construction Manager for the mobilization, installation and demobilization of the site temporary works, offices and facilities.
• Ensure the execution of construction activities in compliance to the planning. Will verify, prepare and update the detailed planning in coordination with subcontractors and the Construction Manager. Report to the Construction Manager of delays for activities under his/her control and propose remedial actions.
• Will verify and report the progress of the work and the resources employed in site.
• Ensure the compliance on site of the rules foreseen by the HSE Management  plan, for the works under his/her responsibility.
• Will produce the method statements, risk assessments and relevant Work Package Plans, and will review and verify the construction documentation. work package plans and planning issued by subcontractors.
• Ensure the optimization of the resources (internal and external/subcontractors) in the project on site, having as baseline the project budget and planning.
• Agree with Construction manager and develop site specific plans to be implemented in projects program and budget.
• Liaise with Customers /Authorities /Contractors/ Partner/Subcontractors for site and/or materials takeover and/or handover. Provide input to the Supply Chain planner for the expediting of the deliverables by matching the requirements of the construction and installation schedule.
• Ensure the continuous updating and improvement of processes and procedures.

Accountabilities:

• This position requires a deep knowledge and experience in the supervision of construction works in one or more of the following railway technological systems, preferably carried out in metro systems and brown field conditions in Civil works.
• Eight to ten years’ experience as civil work engineer for thin supervision and management of installation works in new or existing projects.. Advanced knowledge of applicable local laws and rules required. Advanced knowledge of railway standards and codes required.
• Experience in management and supervision of construction of civil railway works, railway station and depot buildings construction and permanent way, preferably in brown field conditions. Experience in  issue and review of subcontractors design and documentation,  resolving all technical issue on site, production and review of method statements, and work package plans, interface with other disciplines including power and systems.
• Experience in utilities investigation and relocations, surveys and ground investigations.

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• 8+ years of experience in Civil Works

Soft Skills:

• Team working
• Co-operative approach
• Mobility Mindset

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Civil Engineering or Equivalent Technical Background

Languages:

• English Proficiency

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $112,000- $168,000. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits:

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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