Construction Assistant Superintendent - NYC

Certified of NY Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Certified of NY Inc. in New York City is seeking a Construction Assistant Superintendent to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of construction-related experience in assistant or field supervision roles and be comfortable managing day-to-day field operations on active NYC projects. Reporting to the Director of Construction or Project Executive, you will coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety, maintain schedules, review drawings, and help close out projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of construction experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience on NYC projects strongly preferred.
• NYC Construction Superintendent license preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and project schedules.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily management and supervision of site activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Help maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Identify field issues and help resolve them before impacting schedule.
• Maintain a safe, organized jobsite and safety compliance.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate progress to management.
• Coordinate inspections, deliveries, manpower, and site logistics.
• Review drawings and specifications and flag conflicts.
• Maintain daily reports, site documentation, photographs, and records.
• Assist with punch lists and project closeout.
• Build productive relationships with subcontractors, PMs, consultants, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction supervision

Procore proficiency

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Procore

Job description

Construction Assistant Superintendent - New York City

A midsized Manhattan-based construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Assistant Superintendent to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of construction-related experience working as an Assistant Superintendent, Field Superintendent, or in a similar construction management role. We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable managing day-to-day field operations on active construction projects throughout New York City.

The Assistant Superintendent will report to the Director of Construction and/or Project Executive and will assist with the coordination, scheduling, supervision, and execution of project field activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily management and supervision of construction site activities.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Help maintain project schedules and ensure subcontractors meet required milestones.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure construction is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve field-related issues before they impact the project schedule.
• Maintain a safe and organized jobsite and ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and communicate daily field progress to project management.
• Coordinate inspections, deliveries, manpower, and site logistics.
• Review drawings and specifications and assist with identifying conflicts or constructability issues.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site documentation, photographs, and project records.
• Assist with punch list completion and project closeout.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with subcontractors, project managers, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 4+ years of construction experience as an Assistant Superintendent or in a similar field supervision role.
• Experience working on construction projects in New York City strongly preferred.
• NYC Department of Buildings Construction Superintendent license preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, and field coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety requirements and construction industry regulations.
• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively develop solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Procore proficiency required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Performance-based bonus.
• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time.

Schedule: Monday through Friday.

Location: New York City / Manhattan.

We are looking for a motivated construction professional who takes ownership of their work, understands the importance of safety and quality, and wants to grow with an established NYC construction company.