Construction Superintendent | Heating & Plumbing Installations

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project Performance Bonus

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial and multifamily mechanical projects across the NYC metro area.

The role offers a base salary of USD 120,000 to USD 160,000 with a project performance bonus, ESOP, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. You will oversee foremen, crews, subcontractors, safety, and schedules from mobilization through closeout.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading commercial MEP construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations on active MEP construction projects.
• Direct foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure safe, high-quality project execution.
• Manage project schedules, manpower, site logistics, and 2-week look-ahead planning.
• Coordinate deliveries, inspections, material procurement, and trade sequencing.
• Maintain daily construction reports, safety documentation, and project updates.
• Identify field issues, RFIs, and change order opportunities while working closely with Project Managers.
• Enforce OSHA, NYC SST, and prevailing wage compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and general contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

MEP knowledge

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA 30

NYC SST (40-hour)

Job description

Construction Superintendent | Heating & Plumbing Installations (JN -062026-85450) New York, New York

Salary: USD125000 - USD150000 per annum

Construction Superintendent | Heating & Plumbing Installations

NYC Metro Area | Full-Time | $125,000 to $150,000 + Project Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

A leading NYC mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial and multifamily mechanical projects throughout the NYC metro area.

Projects include central boiler plant replacements, heating system upgrades, plumbing installations, controls integration, and energy infrastructure work ranging from $2M to $20M. You'll take full ownership of active job sites, overseeing field crews, subcontractors, safety, quality, scheduling, and daily execution from mobilization through closeout.

This is a hands-on leadership role with long-term growth, project bonuses, and the opportunity to work on some of New York's most complex MEP projects.

• $120,000 to $160,000 base salary
• Project performance bonus
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations on active MEP construction projects.
• Direct foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure safe, high-quality project execution.
• Manage project schedules, manpower, site logistics, and 2-week look-ahead planning.
• Coordinate deliveries, inspections, material procurement, and trade sequencing.
• Maintain daily construction reports, safety documentation, and project updates.
• Identify field issues, RFIs, and change order opportunities while working closely with Project Managers.
• Enforce OSHA, NYC SST, and prevailing wage compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and general contractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading commercial MEP construction projects.
• Strong background in commercial boilers, hydronic systems, steam, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical construction.
• Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and MEP plans.
• OSHA 30 and NYC SST (40-hour) required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between NYC job sites.
• NYCHA, public works, or prevailing wage experience is a plus.