Senior Superintendent - Construction

Jacobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent in New York, NY who will lead on developing and communicating the project work plan, monitor manpower, and coordinate between trades to keep projects on time and within budget.

This role requires extensive construction leadership, OSHA 30, travel to multiple job sites, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and client relations. The base salary range is $120k-$145k with benefits.

Qualifications

• Related education, in the form of college credit or degree, or professional certification may be acceptable as partial or fulfillment of experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience shall be as Superintendent on large-scale, multi-contract building projects
• Ability to develop and communicate a project work plan, monitor manpower and performance against the work plan, and perform a details comparison of the design drawings against each other to ensure coordination between each of the various project trades
• Proficient level of knowledge relative to all aspects of construction supervision
• Full-cycle construction background resolving issues in the field
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building required
• OSHA 30 or ability to be obtained within 30 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the project work plan, monitor manpower and performance against the work plan, and be able to perform a detailed comparison of the design drawings against each other to ensure coordination between each of the various project trades
• Coordinate onsite work schedules with the client’s staff and manage multiple projects at a time
• Take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team
• Provide direction to the team regarding quality, safety, and general day-to-day operations

Skills

Construction supervision

Coordination

Team building

Client relationship

OSHA 30

Pre-design knowledge

Travel to multiple sites

Education

College credit or degree

Professional certification acceptable

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, our Program Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. Whether it’s managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Superintendent in New York, NY, who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget.

As the Construction Superintendent, you’ll take the lead on developing and communicating the project work plan, monitor manpower and performance against that work plan, and be able to perform a detailed comparison of the design drawings against each other to ensure coordination between each of the various project trades. You’ll provide direction to the team regarding quality, safety, and general day-to-day operations. Your ability to coordinate onsite work schedules with the client’s staff and manage multiple projects at a time will be critical to your success. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Related education, in the form of college credit or degree, or professional certification may be acceptable as partial or fulfillment of experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience shall be as Superintendent on large-scale, multi-contract building projects
• Ability to develop and communicate a project work plan, monitor manpower and performance against the work plan, and perform a details comparison of the design drawings against each other to ensure coordination between each of the various project trades
• Proficient level of knowledge relative to all aspects of construction supervision
• Full-cycle construction background resolving issues in the field
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building required
• OSHA 30 or ability to be obtained within 30 days of start date

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on August 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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