Facade Superintendent

Insight Executive Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Executive Solutions is seeking an experienced Facade/Exterior Superintendent for a major ground-up residential development in Brooklyn, NYC. You will lead exterior construction efforts, manage façade crews and subcontractors, and ensure quality through precise coordination with project teams.

Ideal candidates bring strong knowledge of glazing, panels, waterproofing, and building envelope systems, with a track record on high-rise or large-scale projects in New York.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Superintendent overseeing façade or building envelope on NY projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, curtain walls, glazing, and waterproofing.
• Experience with high-rise residential or large-scale ground-up construction.
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and manage exterior construction sequences.
• Solid understanding of drawings, scheduling, quality control, and site safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee façade and exterior construction activities ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.
• Manage façade subcontractors, suppliers, and installation crews.
• Coordinate exterior wall systems, panels, windows, glazing, waterproofing.
• Review drawings and specs to identify conflicts.
• Collaborate with management, consultants, and trades to prevent delays.
• Conduct inspections for compliance with specs and codes.
• Monitor progress and address site issues across subs.
• Enforce site safety and high workmanship standards.

Skills

Facade systems

Curtain wall

Glazing

Exterior cladding

Waterproofing

Window installation

Site coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Construction drawings

Scheduling

Team leadership

Job description

Insight Executive Solutions is partnering with an established New York City general contractor to recruit an experienced Facade / Exterior Superintendent for a significant ground-up residential development in Brooklyn.

The project involves the construction of a high-rise residential tower featuring 200+ rental units, ground-floor retail space, and a contemporary architectural façade incorporating extensive glazing and exterior panel systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Superintendent with strong building envelope experience to take ownership of exterior construction activities on a large-scale, architecturally driven project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all façade and exterior construction activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage façade subcontractors, suppliers, and installation crews throughout the exterior construction process.
• Coordinate the installation of exterior wall systems, architectural panels, windows, glazing, waterproofing, and associated building envelope components.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications to identify and resolve potential conflicts.
• Work closely with project management, consultants, and other trades to maintain coordination and avoid delays.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable NYC building codes.
• Monitor daily progress, address site issues, and maintain accountability across subcontractors.
• Enforce site safety procedures and maintain high standards of workmanship throughout the project.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Superintendent or Foreman overseeing façade, exterior, or building envelope packages on new construction projects in New York
• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, curtain wall, glazing, exterior cladding, waterproofing, and window installation.
• Experience working on high-rise residential, mixed-use, or other large-scale ground-up construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and manage complex exterior construction sequences.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, scheduling, quality control, and site safety.