Senior General Superintendent – Commercial Construction

Alta Construction East Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alta Construction East Inc. is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead our field operations across multiple concurrent commercial projects in New York and New Jersey. This senior role emphasizes ownership of results, people leadership, and proactive problem solving.

You will oversee site supervision, coordinate field resources, uphold safety and workmanship standards, and drive projects from mobilization through closeout with autonomy and direct access to company leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible commercial construction field experience.
• Experience supervising multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Ability to lead and manage site superintendents and coordinate field teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing docs.
• Proven ability to identify conflicts and develop practical solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining construction schedules with milestones.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for multiple simultaneous commercial construction projects throughout New York and New Jersey.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate site superintendents, establishing clear expectations for performance, safety, quality, and execution.
• Review project schedules, identify milestones, anticipate delays, and develop recovery plans.
• Coordinate subcontractor manpower and sequencing to maintain progress.
• Identify conflicts, drawing discrepancies, and constructability concerns affecting cost, quality, or schedule.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to develop practical field solutions.
• Ensure superintendents review documents, coordinate trades, and maintain daily reports.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, safety, staffing, and conditions.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure timely inspections and closeout requirements.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and solutions clearly and professionally.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement throughout the field organization.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Field operations

Safety compliance

Document interpretation

Travel readiness

Conflict resolution

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Raken

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alta Construction East Inc. is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead our field operations across multiple concurrent commercial projects in New York and New Jersey. This senior role emphasizes ownership of results, people leadership, and proactive problem solving.

You will oversee site supervision, coordinate field resources, uphold safety and workmanship standards, and drive projects from mobilization through closeout with autonomy and direct access to company leadership.