Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent

The Superintendent oversees day-to-day construction operations in the field, managing commercial projects from start through completion. This role coordinates subcontractors and vendors, maintains project schedules, enforces safety standards, and ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Superintendent runs projects independently with minimal oversight and plays a key role in project communication, quality control, and successful project closeout.

Responsibilities include managing all field operations from project start through completion, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining detailed project schedules, conducting daily site inspections, performing regular quality control reviews, enforcing OSHA and company safety standards, communicating project updates clearly, proactively resolving field issues, reviewing construction drawings, documenting daily reports, coordinating project closeout activities, participating in project turnover meetings, working flexibly including nights when needed, and managing one project at a time with full ownership.

Essential skills include at least 5 years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction, proven experience managing interior renovations, retail buildouts, or tenant improvement projects, demonstrated ability to independently run projects, strong leadership skills, solid knowledge of scheduling, sequencing, and overall project coordination, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, valid drivers license, experience in general and commercial construction, strong communication and documentation skills, and ability to enforce and adhere to safety standards.

Additional skills and qualifications include experience working in occupied commercial spaces during renovation projects, prior renovation experience in environments that require minimal disruption, OSHA certifications or formal safety training, multi-site project experience, comfort with participating in pre-construction planning and turnover meetings, willingness to complete a 1-month training program for new hires, and interest in long-term advancement opportunities within a growing organization.

This is a field-based role in commercial construction, with the Superintendent primarily working on active job sites. The work involves managing one project at a time, overseeing interior renovations, retail buildouts, and tenant improvements, including projects in occupied commercial spaces. The schedule may include night work when needed to meet deadlines or minimize disruption to occupants. After project completion, the Superintendent spends one to two weeks in the office to prepare for the next assignment, complete documentation, and participate in planning.

The role uses standard construction documentation and planning tools, along with Microsoft Office for communication and reporting. New hires participate in a structured one-month training program. The organization offers an Employee Stock Ownership Program, company truck and fuel card, coverage of travel and business expenses, eligibility for a corporate American Express card, medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for long-term career growth in a professional, safety-focused, and collaborative environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hyde Park, NY. The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $48.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New Hyde Park, NY. This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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