Construction Superintendent, Mechanical / MEP Systems

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead the field on active mechanical/MEP installation projects in the New York City area. You will own mobilization through close-out, direct crews and subcontractors, manage safety, quality, schedule, and daily reporting on multi-million dollar programs.

Requirements include 5+ years of experience leading commercial MEP construction, strong knowledge of boilers, hydronic and plumbing systems, supervision of field crews, ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading commercial MEP construction projects.
• Strong background in boilers, hydronic and steam heating systems, plumbing, or mechanical construction.
• Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and MEP plans.

Responsibilities

• Direct on-site execution of active MEP projects with in-house foremen, crews, and subcontractors.
• Own daily site reporting and keep PM informed with safety and progress updates.
• Maintain and update schedule status and flag deviations to PM.
• Lead 2-week look-aheads and weekly Site Super/PM meetings.
• Coordinate labor, materials, subcontractors, and deliveries on critical path tasks.
• Ensure site quality control standards through close-out and punch lists.

Skills

Field leadership

Project reporting

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 30 certification

NYC SST card (40-hour)

Tools

Procore

Asana

MS Project

BuildOps

ServiceTitan

Job description

Construction Superintendent, Mechanical / MEP Systems (JN -062026-85450) New York, New York

Salary: USD125000 - USD160000 per annum

Construction Superintendent, Mechanical / MEP Systems

NYC Metro Area | Full-Time | $125,000 to $160,000 + Project Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

A licensed Master Plumber, Oil Burner Installer, and General Contractor serving New York City is hiring a Construction Superintendent to run the field on its active mechanical installation projects, including central boiler plant replacements, heating system upgrades, and plumbing work ranging from $2M to $20M. You'll take full ownership of active job sites from mobilization through close-out, directing crews and subcontractors and running daily site operations with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and reporting. This is a hands-on leadership seat with long-term growth and project bonuses, working on some of the city's most complex MEP projects.

• $125,000 to $160,000 base salary
• Project performance bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site authority on active MEP installation projects, directing in-house foremen, crews, and subcontractors through execution
• Own daily job site reporting, including construction daily reports and safety reports, keeping the project management team fully informed
• Maintain and update project tasks, man-days, and schedule status daily, and flag deviations to the PM immediately
• Prepare and submit 2-week look-aheads and lead the weekly Site Super / PM schedule meeting
• Coordinate labor, materials, subcontractors, and deliveries in the critical path with the PM team
• Establish and enforce site quality control standards through close-out and punch list completion
• Enforce safety programs, PPE compliance, and hazard analyses; manage OSHA logs and incident reporting
• Manage prevailing wage sign-in sheets and related compliance documentation
• Communicate RFIs, submittals, and drawing conflicts to the PM team, and estimate and document change orders
• Attend site meetings with architects, engineers, customers, and city agencies as required

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading commercial MEP construction projects
• Strong background in commercial boilers, hydronic and steam heating systems, plumbing, or mechanical construction
• Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and MEP plans
• OSHA 30 certification and NYC SST card (40-hour) required
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between NYC-area job sites
• Comfortable with daily field reporting and documentation, and proficient with project management and communication software

Preferred

• Experience with cogeneration (CHP) systems, chillers, or general HVAC
• Prior experience on prevailing wage, NYCHA, or affordable housing compliance projects
• Familiarity with Procore, Asana, MS Project, or similar scheduling platforms
• Familiarity with field service platforms such as BuildOps or ServiceTitan