Construction Superintendent

RXR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RXR is seeking an experienced Superintendent in New York to oversee the physical execution of interior construction projects. You will manage field forces, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure schedules, budgets, safety, and quality align with milestone dates.

Maintain relationships with owners, architects, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within scope. You will direct site operations, review plans, monitor compliance with specifications and RXR safety standards, and lead weekly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; education and work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in high-rise and large interior projects preferred.
• NYC Site Safety Manager License preferred.
• Completed OSHA 30 training, working toward an SST card.

Responsibilities

• Attend kick‑off meetings with subcontractors to review scope and shop drawings.
• Prepare and monitor schedules, including material delivery, subcontractor work plans, and inspection schedules.
• Participate in and schedule meetings, including weekly coordination and safety meetings.
• Assist with estimating costs, managing at‑risk work, and negotiating change orders.
• Identify and manage RFIs and submittals to meet project schedule.

Skills

Construction monitoring

Budgeting & scheduling

Safety minded

Systems proficiency

Administrative fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MRI Angus

Bilt-On

Microsoft Office

OpenSpace

Job description

Headquartered in New York with a nationally-scaled platform, RXR is a 450+ person, vertically integrated investment manager with expertise in a wide array of value creation activities, including acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, property operations, development, construction, leasing, and technological innovation. RXR is an active investor in real estate credit, rental housing, commercial property, and property technology through value-added and opportunistic investment strategies.

Job Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for the supervision, organization, planning and scheduling of the physical execution of the work and management of the field forces for multiple interior construction projects. The Superintendent directs and monitors the work of all subcontractors, coordinates schedules, evaluates performance, and ensures project progress meets milestone dates. They maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, executives, the Owner and the Architect, and ensure timely, cost‑effective field coordination, quality control and day‑to‑day supervision of subcontracted work forces.

Responsibilities

• Project Management:
  • Attend kick‑off meetings with subcontractors to review the contract scope and shop drawings.
  • Prepare and monitor schedules, including material delivery, subcontractor work plans, inspection schedules and overall project plans.
  • Participate in and schedule meetings, including weekly coordination meetings and all safety meetings.
  • Assist with estimating project costs, managing at‑risk work, and negotiating change order costs with the Project Manager.
  • Identify and create RFIs and manage timeline of all submittals to meet the project schedule.
• Project Compliance:
  • Monitor construction activity to maintain compliance with contract specifications and RXR quality and safety standards.
  • Verify accuracy of drawing plan measurements and correct discrepancies with Estimating or Project Manager.
  • Enforce safety policies, conduct weekly safety audits, and keep current with OSHA safety requirements.
  • Ensure all employees receive company safety training and maintain compliance with all OSHA requirements.
  • Oversee permits and verify proper close‑out.
• Project Reporting:
  • Prepare and maintain reports in accordance with company policies that accurately describe project status.
  • Document issues, problems, and resolutions, and provide weekly updates to the Project Manager.
  • Chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and verify minutes.
  • Walk the jobsite and document daily progress, including time delays, scheduling conflicts, and cost implications.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Co‑chair weekly construction meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers and owner to discuss status and assign resolution actions.
  • Obtain client or architect signatures on final punch‑list completion certificates.
  • Assist Project Manager and Estimators by reviewing bid documents and conducting field‑based evaluations.
• Third‑Party Management:
  • Resolve labor disputes and personnel problems, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Enforce building regulations regarding noise, elevator use and security.
  • Maintain competent subcontractor crews, schedule work crews, and manage deliveries and job logistics.

Qualifications

• Construction Monitoring: Inspections: Coordinate dates and communicate results; Incident Reporting: document progress and report incidents with minimal oversight.
• Project Budgeting & Scheduling: Understand project budget components and impact; Manage labor costs, materials and protection; Create and monitor schedules.
• Safety Minded: Completed OSHA 30 training, working toward an SST card; Leads by example; Enforces OSHA compliance and company safety policies.
• Systems Proficiency: Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, MRI Angus, Bilt‑On, Microsoft Office, and OpenSpace.
• Administrative Fundamentals: Experienced with NYC DOB BIS/Build Now and permit management; Effective change‑order management.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk the work site, walk and stand for several hours at a time.

Experience and Education

• Minimum 5‑7 years of experience in construction management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred; education and work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in high‑rise and large interior projects preferred.
• NYC Site Safety Manager License preferred.

Pay Range

$110,000 - $160,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

RXR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. RXR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for the application or interview process, please contact 516‑506‑6847.