Construction Superintendent

Integrated Staffing; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Staffing in the Greater Albany, NY region seeks a Construction Superintendent to supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, schedule compliance, and budget adherence. This role serves as the liaison between project management and field crews, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to deliver quality workmanship.

The candidate will oversee problem solving, supervise field staff, and mentor personnel, with focus on safety and productivity on active sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years in the construction industry.
• Five+ years in progressive supervisory roles.
• Valid NYS driver's license and insurable record.
• OSHA 30 and CPR training on hire.
• Ability to enter Federal job-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field staff and determine means/methods of construction.
• Coordinate work of trades, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain liaison with Owner/Architect/Engineer to meet contract and schedule.
• Resolve productivity issues and job interfaces.
• Assist PM with schedule, materials, and vendor start dates.
• Assist in budgets, estimates, and forecasts.
• Manage resources against project budget.
• Maintain project and personnel documentation.
• Ensure safety per OSHA standards and company policy.
• Mentor and train field personnel.
• Review submittals and generate RFIs for compliance.
• Collaborate on quality control programs.
• Prepare work plans and temporary facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial construction

Blueprint reading

Site layout

Project scheduling

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Office software

Procore experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Sage

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm (some OT is available)

Pay: $85,000 - $120,000/year

Our client in in the Greater Albany, NY Region is seeking a dedicated Construction Superintendent who is responsible for overseeing and coordinating on-site construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and specifications.

The Construction Superintendent will be the key liaison between the project management team and field crews, and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors. They will ensure the timely execution of project tasks within budget while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

This role involves firsthand supervision, effective problem solving and fostering a productive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field staff in the day-to-day execution of construction projects including determining the means and methods of construction and workforce requirements.
• Coordinate assigned work of different trades, subcontractors, vendors and other external partners.
• Maintain liaison with the Owner/Architect/Engineer and Project Management to ensure work complies with the contract documents and job schedule.
• Resolve construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.)
• Assist Project Manager with job schedule, material procurement, delivery and start dates for vendors and/or subcontractors.
• Assist in creating and maintaining project budgets, estimates and forecasts.
• Manage resources (labor, equipment, materials, tools and other costs) against project budget.
• Maintain project and personnel documentation.
• Manage and ensure the overall safety of the project, jobsite and personnel in line with company and OSHA standards.
• Mentor and train field personnel.
• Review submittals and generate RFIs (Requests for Information) for accuracy and in compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with the project team to manage quality control programs.
• Prepare work plans and develop temporary facilities for the project.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of commercial construction (general construction, historical restoration, or industrial/manufacturing)
• Proven skills in concrete, masonry, carpentry, site work or similar trades.
• Able to read drawings and blue prints.
• Able to do site layout and grades.
• Able to manage job schedules.
• Be a creative problem solver.
• Able to identify and proactively address changing needs.
• Able to foster and maintain a team environment.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal).
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore), cost management software (Timberline, Sage), project scheduling software (Microsoft Project) or similar is preferred.

Construction Superintendent Qualifications

• At least 7 - 10 years of experience in the construction industry.
• At least five (5) years of experience of progressive supervisory position within the construction industry.
• Current NYS driver's license and insurable driving record
• Willing and able to become OSHA 30 and CPR trained upon hire.
• Able to enter Federal job-site locations.
• Pass background check.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; climb stairs/ladders or to balance; especially to navigate active construction sites and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly works on-site at construction job-sites is exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment; uneven terrain; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, airborne particles, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.