Lead High-Rise Construction Superintendent | NYC Ground-Up

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Medical

Vision

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is recruiting a Lead Construction Superintendent for ground-up high-rise residential projects in New York City. The role requires overseeing major sites from groundbreaking through completion, coordinating multiple subs, and maintaining safety and schedules.

You will manage logistics, enforce safety, and ensure adherence to NYC building codes while communicating with owners, PMs, and consultants to deliver quality, on-time projects in a dense urban environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience required.
• Ground-up high-rise residential projects (20+ stories) experience.
• Proven track record from inception through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction procedures, NYC building codes, scheduling, safety, budgeting and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee job site from groundbreaking to completion.
• Coordinate day-to-day field operations and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress, schedule, changes and deliveries with subs.
• Address design issues, scheduling concerns and site challenges.
• Ensure safety protocols and OSHA standards are met.
• Maintain project schedule and milestones.
• Prepare RFI logs and daily progress reports.
• Coordinate inspections and NYC code compliance.
• Liaise with ownership, PMs, managers, and consultants.
• Plan deliveries, site logistics and manpower requirements.
• Ensure quality standards and deadlines are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety practices

Budgeting & coordination

Scheduling & logistics

Ground-up high-rise experience

Job description

Henderson Scott US is recruiting a Lead Construction Superintendent for ground-up high-rise residential projects in New York City. The role requires overseeing major sites from groundbreaking through completion, coordinating multiple subs, and maintaining safety and schedules.

You will manage logistics, enforce safety, and ensure adherence to NYC building codes while communicating with owners, PMs, and consultants to deliver quality, on-time projects in a dense urban environment.