Superintendent - Construction Services

GFT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Superintendent to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY. The role requires regular attendance in New York, NY, and involves assisting with design and construction meetings, preparing progress reports, and coordinating project schedules.

We require candidates to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture and 15+ years of related experience. The salary for this role ranges from $110,000 to $150,000, depending on experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience.
• Must possess a driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and construction meetings.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Assist with RFIs and submittals.
• Review estimates, negotiate, and process change orders.
• Coordinate project and contract schedules.
• Maintain job record files.
• Participate in progress meetings.
• Assist in field inspections.
• Assist Project Manager with administrative support.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret construction documents and shop drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

E-builder experience

Job description

Overview

GFT is seeking a Superintendent to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY. This role requires regular attendance in New York, NY.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re building it. Our construction and program management services reflect our commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

Join us and build a career in construction services with a clear path to project management. Here, your growth is supported, your contributions matter, and your work makes a difference. Let’s shape the future—together.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and construction meetings
• Prepare progress reports
• Assist with RFIs, and submittals
• Review estimates, negotiate, and process change orders
• Coordinate project and contract schedules
• Maintain job record files
• Participate in progress meetings, generating meeting minutes
• Assist in field inspections and verify work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications
• Assist Project Manager with administrative support

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 15+ years’ of related experience
• E-builder experience
• Able to read and interpret construction documents and shop drawings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess a driver’s license

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

For this position, GFT does not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa), including any visa renewal during employment.

Location: New York, NY
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time