Superintendent, Construction

Construction Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day field operations for multi-family residential projects including garden-style, podium, and mid-rise apartment buildings. The Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring projects are built safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on construction experience, and the ability to coordinate subcontractors, trades, and site logistics across multiple units and phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all daily on-site construction activities for multi-family projects (garden-style, podium, mid-rise), ensuring work proceeds safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades, and on-site labor; assign tasks, monitor productivity, and resolve conflicts to maintain schedule adherence.
• Implement and enforce project safety programs and OSHA-compliant practices; conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Monitor project schedule and sequencing for multiple building units and phases; identify delays or conflicts and develop recovery plans with project management.
• Review construction drawings, submittals, and RFIs; verify work for quality, code compliance, and alignment with contract documents.
• Conduct daily site inspections, track progress, document conditions, and maintain accurate field reports, logs, and photographs.
• Manage materials on-site, including deliveries, storage, and protection of finishes; coordinate with procurement to mitigate shortages or long-lead items.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents for other trades, and owners to communicate progress, change orders, and potential impacts to scope or budget.
• Oversee punch lists, commissioning, and turnover activities for completed units and buildings; ensure final inspections and closeout documentation are completed.
• Mentor and train junior field staff and subcontractor crews to maintain consistent workmanship and adherence to project standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or similar field leadership role on multi-family residential projects (garden-style, podium, or mid-rise preferred).
• Proven track record managing apartment construction projects with multiple units and building phases; experience with both new construction and renovation work is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, means and methods for podium decks, structural systems, and building envelopes.
• Familiarity with local building codes, inspections processes, and quality control standards relevant to multi-family housing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to coordinate diverse subcontractor teams and maintain productive working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Proficient in reading plans, specifications, and submittals; comfortable using project management and field documentation tools (e.g., Procore, Plan Grid, Fieldwire, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, anticipate conflicts, and implement corrective actions to meet milestones and unit delivery targets.
• Valid drivers license; OSHA 10/30 and First Aid/CPR certification preferred. OSHA/safety certifications and relevant trade education or technical training are a plus.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.