Construction Superintendent

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in municipal and civil construction is searching for a General Superintendent to lead high-impact projects in Albany, NY. This role offers the chance to manage substantial municipal infrastructure projects, mentor a diverse team, and ensure that all operations align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in construction management, a strong command of safety practices, and a passion for developing talent. Join a forward-thinking organization that values operational excellence and community impact.

Benefits

Company profit sharing

Health insurance

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Fuel reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

3 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Paid family leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex construction projects.
• Experience leading teams and ensuring operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee jobsite superintendents and field teams across multiple projects.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met on all job sites.

Skills

Contract Management

Field Operations

Leadership

Construction Scheduling

Safety Practices

Quality Control Procedures

Education

10+ years in civil/building construction

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

Job description

General Superintendent – Construction Projects

$150,000-$180,000 plus bonus & benefits!

Location: Albany, NY

On behalf of our trusted client, a leading name in municipal and civil construction, we are seeking an accomplished General Superintendent to join their growing leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to oversee $30-50M annually in hard-bid municipal infrastructure projects, lead large field teams, and contribute to high-impact, community-focused construction across the region.

As the exclusive recruitment partner for this search, we are seeking candidates with a proven track record of managing complex, self-performed work, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for operational excellence.

About the Role:

As General Superintendent, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding field operations across multiple job sites. You will directly oversee jobsite superintendents and foremen, while also providing indirect leadership to project engineers and craft personnel. You’ll act as a key liaison between field teams and senior leadership, ensuring schedules, manpower, equipment, safety, and quality standards are met across all active projects.

This position is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and who is comfortable mentoring and developing talent while ensuring field execution aligns with the company’s strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary escalation point for project conflicts that exceed the scope of jobsite-level management.
• Lead and support jobsite superintendents and internal tradespeople in planning manpower and allocating heavy equipment across projects.
• Participate in project turnover meetings to define scope, responsibilities, and division of work (self-performed vs subcontracted).
• Conduct weekly superintendent meetings to assess progress, update schedules, review work plans, and mitigate potential execution risks.
• Enforce production standards for self-performed work and track productivity to inform the preconstruction team.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and inter-trade activities through weekly strategic meetings with senior field leadership.
• Uphold company-wide safety and quality standards in coordination with the Director of Construction and shop leadership.
• Ensure equipment readiness and jobsite tool logistics by working closely with the in-house shop team.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Mentor superintendents, engineers, and tradespeople—supporting training, career growth, and performance evaluation.
• Drive workforce development initiatives including competency mapping, training programs, and retention strategies.
• Lead the rollout of new standard operating procedures across the field operations team.
• Step in to cover superintendent responsibilities when needed to maintain continuity on critical projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 10+ years in contract management and field operations for civil/building construction.
• 3–5 years of team leadership experience at a divisional level.
• Experience with new builds, retrofits, site work, utilities, excavation, and cast-in-place concrete.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Strong command of construction scheduling, safety practices, and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, and other industry-standard tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Company profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Fuel and phone reimbursement
• 3 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• Paid family leave
• Professional development support