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General Superintendent | High-rise Construction

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Henderson Scott US
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Building & Residential Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 260000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 260000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Geneal Construction Superintendent - High-Rise Residential

Location: New York City

Project Type: Ground-Up | High-Rise Residential (20+ Stories)

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About the Company

Our client is an established General Contractor with a strong track record delivering mid-rise and high-rise residential projects throughout New York City
. They are seeking an experienced Lead Construction Superintendent with a proven history of managing 30+ story ground-up residential projects from inception through completion
.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm with a strong pipeline of ground-up high-rise residential projects across New York City
.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Construction Superintendent will:

  • Manage the job site from groundbreaking through project completion
  • Oversee day-to-day field operations and subcontractor coordination
  • Communicate and meet regularly with subcontractors to assess project progress, scheduling, changes, and deliveries
  • Proactively identify and address design deficiencies, scheduling concerns, and site challenges
  • Maintain project schedule and ensure milestones are met
  • Enforce safety protocols to ensure job sites consistently meet or exceed OSHA safety standards
  • RFI logs
  • Daily reports
  • Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with NYC building codes and regulations
  • Communicate effectively with ownership, construction managers, project managers, and consultants
  • Coordinate deliveries, site logistics, and manpower planning
  • Ensure project quality standards and deadlines are achieved
Qualifications

The ideal Lead Construction Superintendent will have:

  • Minimum 10+ years of construction experience
  • Strong experience managing ground-up high-rise residential projects (20+ stories required)
  • Proven track record leading projects from inception through completion
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Construction procedures
    • NYC building codes

      Scheduling and logistics
    • Safety practices
    • Budgeting and coordination
  • Experience working in urban construction environments
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to commute to project sites across New York City
Preferred Experience
  • Ground-up multifamily residential projects
  • NYC DOB and inspection process familiarity
  • Experience managing large subcontractor teams
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Health insurance
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Strong pipeline of upcoming projects in New York City
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