Senior Construction Superintendent - NYC Emergency Projects

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

City of Niagara Falls (NY)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 153,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in New York seeks an experienced Superintendent to support the NYCSCA Emergency Program.

You will oversee daily field operations, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety and quality, and maintain project records across multiple school sites. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction, 8+ years in construction, and 4+ years leading all phases of projects of similar scale.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
Eight+ years of full-time construction and design experience.
Four+ years managing all phases of construction work on projects of similar scale.
Experience with NYC public building projects and familiarity with NYC DOB rules.
Experience working with NYC public agencies such as SCA or NYCHA is preferred.
Construction supervision & field coordination.
Management of all phases of construction work.
Timekeeping, cost tracking, and material control.
Submittal and shop drawing review.
Daily reporting, RFIs, and change order tracking and review for compliance.
Quality assurance & compliance.
Strong understanding of specifications, drawings, and shop drawings.
Experience in new construction and renovation projects.
Follow the safety requirements as per the NYCDOB/OSHA and SCA safety Manual.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and jobsite reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Organize, schedule, and oversee the daily and weekly activities of all subcontractors and vendors.
Proactively identify and resolve construction challenges to keep the project on track.
Maintain accurate project records, including daily logs, timekeeping, and cost records.
Supervise self-performed work and implement innovative construction methods to improve jobsite efficiency.
Track material deliverables according to approved submittals and project schedules.
Ensure timely approval of submittals and monitor long lead items.
Oversee receiving processes to ensure materials are inspected for quantity and quality, and that receiving tickets are properly signed, coded, and filed.
Support jobsite reporting requirements including daily reports, RFIs, change orders, weekly unit reports, two weeks lookahead schedules, and monthly schedule updates.
Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with contract documents and reporting standards.
Attend all required jobsite meetings.
Maintain quality assurance throughout all phases of the project to ensure compliance with SCA and Jacobs standards.
Shift & Location Requirements
Work primarily first or second shift, or a combination of both, typically 40 hours per week Monday through Friday.
Be available to work additional hours Monday–Friday, often with short notice.
Be available to work on weekends and holidays, often with short notice.
Work locations may be in any of the five NYC boroughs; Superintendents must be available to work at any location.