MEP Construction Superintendent – Heating & Plumbing (NYC)

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

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.