Superintendent (Manhattan, NY / General Contractor)

General Contractor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Contractor in Manhattan, NY is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field delivery of a major ground-up residential tower. You will take control of site operations, coordinate subcontractors, manage safety, schedule and quality through to project completion.

You will report to the Director of Operations and collaborate closely with the Project Manager, site team, consultants and subcontractors throughout the build process.

Qualifications

• Leadership of day-to-day site operations
• Coordination of subcontractors and trades
• Maintaining site safety and quality standards
• Managing construction schedule and look-aheads
• Reviewing drawings, RFIs, submittals and field changes

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day site operations.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trade sequencing and site logistics.
• Drive the construction schedule, look-aheads and recovery plans where required.
• Maintain high standards of site safety, quality control and housekeeping.
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals and field changes with the project team.
• Lead subcontractor and site-coordination meetings.
• Coordinate deliveries, inspections, testing and approvals.
• Identify site issues early and work with the Project Manager to resolve them.
• Maintain daily reports, progress records and clear communication with the wider team.
• Support project closeout, punch-list completion and handover.

Skills

Site leadership

Trade coordination

Safety management

Schedule management

Field operations

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Job description

Superintendent (Manhattan, NY / General Contractor)

Role Overview

A well-established New York general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field delivery of a major ground-up residential project in Manhattan.

The project is a 20-storey residential development currently out of ground. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take control of site operations, subcontractor coordination, safety, schedule and quality through to completion.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Operations and work closely with the Project Manager, wider site team, consultants and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day site operations.


• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trade sequencing and site logistics.


• Drive the construction schedule, look-aheads and recovery plans where required.


• Maintain high standards of site safety, quality control and housekeeping.


• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals and field changes with the project team.


• Lead subcontractor and site-coordination meetings.


• Coordinate deliveries, inspections, testing and approvals.


• Identify site issues early and work with the Project Manager to resolve them.


• Maintain daily reports, progress records and clear communication with the wider team.


• Support project closeout, punch-list completion and handover.

Requirements

• Current Superintendent or Senior Superintendent experience.


• Proven ground-up construction experience is essential.


• Experience delivering projects valued at $30 million or above.


• Strong field leadership, trade coordination, safety and schedule-management capability.


• Able to work fully site-based in Manhattan.


• NYC high-rise residential experience is highly desirable.


• Construction Management or Engineering degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $220,000-$230,000.


• A company benefits package is also included, with full details confirmed during the interview process.