Construction Superintendent

VIP Structures; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Structures, Inc. in Syracuse is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent for a full-time, on-site role overseeing Central New York projects. You will manage field operations, ensure safety and quality, and lead foremen and tradesmen across multiple sites.

The position requires directing project schedules, budget adherence, and close collaboration with Project Managers, Owners, and Architects. You will mentor future leaders and drive efficient labor and material use while fostering

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' direct experience as superintendent on commercial projects greater than $5 million.
• Familiarity with drawings and specifications and with terms and conditions of Project Contracts, Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Plans work schedules and sets clear deadlines and assignments
• Connected to and forming positive relationships up, down and across firm
• Monitors performance, provides effective feedback and motivates staff
• Analyzes situations and makes decisions quickly and decisively
• Role model for other team members
• Influences team, department, and overall company in a positive way

Responsibilities

• Provide overall construction management on multiple projects including design, budget and schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager, Owners, and Architects
• Direct supervision of a group of field employees that will be assigned to self- perform general construction work on multiple job sites.
• Schedule crew members to the individual job locations as required in close coordination with PM for projects
• Assure proper Quality and Safety of work performed by crew members
• Visit projects in progress on a periodic basis to be kept abreast of performance and adherence to quality and safety requirements of those employees.
• Exhibit close cooperation with other trade Superintendents in scheduling of manpower and performance assessments, disciplinary actions & training
• Exhibit and encourage teamwork to the benefit of the overall success of the company not focused on an individual project above others
• Exhibit close cooperation with Project Management department to achieve the project goals of quality, safety, profitability and completion timeline
• Mentoring & development of future leaders and team members
• Periodic performance reviews of group members. Document reviews and disciplinary issues
• Assistance in estimating, development of unit costs, for use in procuring additional work (Production rates etc.)
• Become an expert in construction means and methods to serve as a guide to estimating department and to implement the work in a safe and efficient way.
• Track self-performed labor actual performance to budgeted costs and provide feedback to field crew. Assume responsibility for the labor budget pertaining to this trade.
• Business development: seek new opportunities, become an industry expert/leader in the trade. Establish good working relationships with owners and owner's representatives, inspectors etc. for projects.
• Assume Project Superintendent duties on assigned projects as needed

Job description

VIP Structures is a Syracuse-based, integrated design-build firm providing architecture, construction, technology, and development services throughout Central New York. We take pride in delivering quality projects, building lasting relationships, and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

VIP Structures is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent for a full-time, on-site position overseeing construction projects throughout Central New York.

The Superintendent is responsible for managing daily field operations, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, productivity, and scheduling objectives. This role provides leadership and development to field staff while maximizing workforce efficiency and effectively managing labor, materials, equipment, and project resources.

Working closely with Project Managers and other team members, the Superintendent oversees all phases of construction execution, implements best practices, and leverages technology to support successful project outcomes. The position also includes direct oversight of larger, more complex construction projects.

• Provide overall construction management on multiple projects including design, budget and schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager, Owners, and Architects
• Direct supervision of a group of field employees that will be assigned to self- perform general construction work on multiple job sites. This group will include working foreman and tradesmen.
• Schedule crew members to the individual job locations as required in close coordination with PM for projects
• Assure proper Quality and Safety of work performed by crew members
• Visit projects in progress on a periodic basis to be kept abreast of performance and adherence to quality and safety requirements of those employees.
• Exhibit close cooperation with other trade Superintendents in scheduling of manpower and performance assessments, disciplinary actions & training.
• Exhibit and encourage teamwork to the benefit of the overall success of the company not focused on an individual project above others.
• Exhibit close cooperation with Project Management department to achieve the project goals of quality, safety, profitability and completion timeline.
• Mentoring & development of future leaders and team members
• Periodic performance reviews of group members. Document reviews and disciplinary issues.
• Assistance in estimating, development of unit costs, for use in procuring additional work (Production rates etc.)
• Become an expert in construction means and methods to serve as a guide to estimating department and to implement the work in a safe and efficient way.
• Track self-performed labor actual performance to budgeted costs and provide feedback to field crew. Assume responsibility for the labor budget pertaining to this trade.
• Business development: seek new opportunities, become an industry expert/leader in the trade. Establish good working relationships with owners and owner's representatives, inspectors etc. for projects.
• Assume Project Superintendent duties on assigned projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years' direct experience as superintendent on commercial projects greater than $5 million
• Familiarity with requirements of drawings and specifications and with terms and conditions of Project Contracts, Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Plans work schedules and sets clear deadlines and assignments
• Connected to and forming positive relationships up, down and across firm
• Monitors performance, provides effective feedback and motivates staff
• Analyzes situations and makes decisions quickly and decisively
• Role model for other team members
• Influences team, department, and overall company in a positive way