Superintendent - Station Finishes

Tutor Perini Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation seeks a Superintendent - Station Finishes for the Newark AirTrain project in Newark, NJ. This role leads interior station construction finishes, coordinating with project management, subcontractors, owners, and inspectors to keep work safe, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of supervisory experience on transit or large commercial projects, strong knowledge of station systems, plan-reading, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of superintendent/supervisory experience, preferably with a GC.
• Experience on transit, railroad, airport, transportation, infrastructure, or large commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of station architectural systems and finish sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, RFIs, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of NYC construction practices, quality standards, and inspection requirements.
• Experience coordinating union labor and multiple subcontractors.
• Experience on MTA, Port Authority, Amtrak, NYC Transit, LIRR, NJ Transit, or airport projects.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• NYC SST Supervisor Card.
• Experience with phased construction and maintaining operations in active transportation facilities.
• Knowledge of ADA requirements and public-facing infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all station finish activities from rough-in through final completion.
• Coordinate installation of finishes including tile, terrazzo, stone, metal panels, ceilings, and drywall.
• Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules for station finish activities.
• Coordinate daily work with MEP, systems, structural, and civil construction teams.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and daily field activities.
• Ensure work is performed per contract documents, specifications, owner requirements, and shop drawings.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and sequencing challenges.
• Monitor manpower levels, production rates, and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain project schedule milestones and implement recovery plans when required.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Manage punch list development, deficiency correction, and project turnover activities.
• Verify completion of testing, closeout documentation, and as-built requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce all safety policies.
• Prepare daily reports documenting progress, manpower, equipment, and field issues.

Skills

Field leadership

Schedule coordination

Quality control

Safety policies

Communication skills

Read plans & specs

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

The expected salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000 depending on experience

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Tutor Perini is seeking a Superintendent - Station Finishes for our office in Newark AirTrain project.

About Tutor Perini

The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Description

Position Summary

The Superintendent - Station Finishes is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all station architectural and finish work associated with major transportation infrastructure projects. This position provides daily field leadership for interior station construction activities, including finishes, architectural systems, specialty installations, and final turnover. The Superintendent works closely with project management, subcontractors, owners, consultants, and inspection agencies to ensure all work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing station finishes on transit, rail, airport, or large commercial construction projects in New York City.

Job Description

• Manage and supervise all station finish activities from rough-in through final completion.
• Coordinate installation of:
• Tile and terrazzo
• Stone and masonry finishes
• Metal panels and ceilings
• Drywall and painting
• Architectural concrete finishes
• Doors, frames, and hardware
• Signage and wayfinding systems
• Specialty architectural components
• Platform and passenger-area finishes
• Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules for station finish activities.
• Coordinate daily work with MEP, systems, structural, and civil construction teams.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and daily field activities.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, owner requirements, and approved shop drawings.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and sequencing challenges.
• Monitor manpower levels, production rates, and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain project schedule milestones and implement recovery plans when required.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Manage punch list development, deficiency correction, and project turnover activities.
• Verify completion of testing, closeout documentation, and as-built requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce all company and site-specific safety policies.
• Prepare daily reports documenting work progress, manpower, equipment utilization, and field issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of Superintendent/supervisory experience, preferably with a General Contractor
• Experience on transit, railroad, airport, transportation, infrastructure, or large commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of station architectural systems and finish sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, RFIs, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of NYC construction practices, quality standards, and inspection requirements.
• Experience coordinating union labor and multiple subcontractors.
• Experience on MTA, Port Authority, Amtrak, NYC Transit, LIRR, NJ Transit, or airport projects.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• NYC SST Supervisor Card.
• Experience with phased construction and maintaining operations in active transportation facilities.
• Knowledge of ADA requirements and public-facing infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Excellent written and verbal skills

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer