iHire · 5 days ago
Superintendent (Ground Up)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expJRM Construction Management has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening of a Superintendent. This Superintendent is responsible for coordinating all site construction activities while ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project schedules and budgets.
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Responsibilities
Manage development, updates, and maintenance of project schedules, including master, 60-day, and two-week look-ahead schedules for assigned trades
Implement and maintain corporate safety programs, site safety, and logistics plans daily
Monitor material delivery dates and inform the project superintendent for scheduling
Prepare, attend, and document weekly foreman and superintendent meetings; manage weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task safety meetings
Produce timely daily construction reports and ensure risk controls are maintained
Attend weekly project team meetings to update fieldwork status and communicate issues requiring action
Maintain document control to ensure compliance with current design documentation and approved shop drawings
Communicate design-related issues to the project manager for timely RFI issuance
Assist in preparing monthly client status reports and ensure sufficient job progress photos are taken
Secure, post, and renew all necessary permits before work begins
Collaborate with project manager in preconstruction on constructability, scope, scheduling, and buy-out
Research and address owner, landlord, and regulatory requirements to avoid delays and ensure client satisfaction
Develop thorough understanding of project strategy, financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections
Oversee daily field operations to ensure safety, progress, quality control, and cleanliness
Partner with project manager to keep schedules accurate and aligned with project cost and timelines
Foster positive subcontractor relations and maintain open communication regarding work changes and conditions
Manage punch list process to ensure timely completion
Participate actively in company-wide training and development initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of ground-up construction experience, including experience with concrete high-rise and superstructure construction
Proven ability to manage full project life cycle from foundation through TCO
Knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and documentation
Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and release processes
Skilled in reviewing shop drawing submittals and interpreting building plans and specifications
Strong site safety knowledge with ability to identify and resolve safety issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable for senior leadership
Strong leadership, time management, organizational skills, with attention to detail, dependability, and discretion
Certified in 10-Hour and 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health
Certified 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Procore
Company
iHire
An industry-specific recruitment platform that connects employers with qualified candidates across 57 talent communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
D
David J MacFadyen
Founder and Board Executive Chair
Recent News
2025-09-12
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