Commercial Superintendent

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Commercial Superintendent in New York, NY to lead field operations on fast-paced tenant-improvement and new-construction projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, enforce safety, and ensure quality delivering on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in commercial construction, read drawings, and communicate with clients and project teams. This on-site role requires travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction superintendent experience.
• Ability to independently manage projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Strong scheduling, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and professional communication with clients, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Comfortable using construction-management software and mobile field-reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations for commercial tenant improvement, renovation, and new-construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and site logistics.
• Maintain project schedules and proactively address delays or changing field conditions.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Conduct subcontractor meetings and communicate daily priorities.
• Maintain daily logs, progress photographs, safety documentation, and field reports.
• Monitor workmanship to ensure projects meet quality standards and contract requirements.
• Enforce company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized jobsite.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, architects, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Identify potential change orders, scheduling conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Manage punch lists, inspections, closeout documentation, and final turnover.
• Ensure materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors are available when needed.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, property managers, and project partners.
• Travel to project locations as required.

Skills

Project scheduling

Documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Raken

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

Commercial Superintendent

$100000 - $135000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Join a fast growing commercial construction company with business throughout NY

A bit about us:

We are a growing commercial construction firm with an expanding presence in New York state!

Why join us?

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous PTO
• Career growth opportunities

Job Details

This position is ideal for a hands-on field leader who can independently manage fast-paced projects, coordinate subcontractors, maintain project schedules, and deliver high-quality work safely and efficiently. Projects may include restaurant, retail, office, hospitality, healthcare, senior-living, and other commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations for commercial tenant improvement, renovation, and new-construction projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and site logistics
• Maintain project schedules and proactively address delays or changing field conditions
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements
• Conduct subcontractor meetings and communicate daily priorities
• Maintain daily logs, progress photographs, safety documentation, and field reports
• Monitor workmanship to ensure projects meet quality standards and contract requirements
• Enforce company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized jobsite
• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, architects, inspectors, and subcontractors
• Identify potential change orders, scheduling conflicts, and constructability concerns
• Manage punch lists, inspections, closeout documentation, and final turnover
• Ensure materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors are available when needed
• Represent the company professionally with clients, property managers, and project partners
• Travel to project locations as required

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction superintendent experience
• Experience managing commercial tenant improvement, renovation, or new-construction projects
• Ability to independently manage projects from mobilization through closeout
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and building systems
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractor trades
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Working knowledge of jobsite safety requirements and quality-control procedures
• Strong scheduling, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Clear and professional communication with clients, project managers, and subcontractors
• Comfortable using construction-management software and mobile field-reporting tools
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability and willingness to travel based on project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with restaurant, retail, office, hospitality, or other fast-track commercial TI projects
• Experience managing projects in occupied or operational environments
• Ground-up or new commercial construction experience
• Experience with multi-site renovations or rollout programs
• Familiarity with Procore, Raken, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
• OSHA 30 certification
• Strong knowledge of Southern California subcontractors, inspectors, and permitting processes

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on superintendent who takes ownership of the jobsite and can keep fast-moving commercial projects organized and on schedule. This person should be comfortable making field decisions, holding subcontractors accountable, communicating directly with clients, and managing multiple priorities without constant supervision.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to walk active construction sites and navigate ladders, stairs, and uneven surfaces
• Ability to lift and carry common jobsite materials and equipment when necessary
• Availability for occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend work based on project requirements
• Ability to travel to project sites and remain onsite for the duration of assigned projects when required

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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