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Construction Superintendent, Ground-Up High-Rise (2 Openings) | New York CityLocation: New York City, NY (on-site, field role) Role Type: Full-TimeCompensation: $160,000 to $185,000 base, depending on experience, plus discretionary performance bonus A fast-growing NYC general contractor is hiring two Construction Superintendents to run ground-up mid-rise residential projects. You must hold an active NYC Department of Buildings Construction Superintendent registration and have 5 to 8+ years of experience taking ground-up projects from foundation to final punch list. ABOUT OUR CLIENTOur client is a growing construction firm focused on complex, large-scale developments in New York City. Their core work is ground-up high-rise residential towers and major commercial buildings. The firm puts a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and investing in its people, and gives its field leaders direct access to executive leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: You are the primary on-site authority on your project, responsible for quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
  • Lead all day-to-day field operations on your ground-up projects, driving the schedule and managing resources
  • Deliver on schedule, on budget, and to the standards of top-tier capital clients
  • Coordinate, direct, and hold accountable all subcontractors, vendors, and site labor
  • Enforce NYC DOB codes, OSHA standards, and site safety protocols, with the goal of a zero-incident site
  • Work with project managers, architects, structural engineers, and client reps to resolve field conditions quickly and keep the site moving
  • Keep clear daily logs and send weekly progress reports to executive leadership on milestones, logistics, and risksMUST-HAVES
  • Active NYC DOB Construction Superintendent license or registration (required, no exceptions)
  • 6 to 8+ years of construction experience, including full project lifecycles from foundation to completion
  • Hands-on experience leading high-rise residential or large-scale commercial ground-up builds in NYC
  • Strong site presence: you manage multiple trades, enforce safety, and keep the schedule moving
  • A stable work history, with tenure and progression at your previous employersCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Base salary: $140,000 to $180,000, depending on experience
  • Performance bonus: discretionary, based on performance
  • Retirement: 401(k) with a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution after one year
  • Health coverage: Oxford medical plan options are available for purchase through the company. The employer does not cover the premiums, so please factor this in when comparing offers. WHY THIS ROLE
  • You will lead ground-up towers that shape the NYC skyline
  • You report with direct visibility to executive leadership
  • The firm is scaling, so there is room to grow with it

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Level

Senior

Salary

$160,000 to $185,000

Location

White Plains, NY

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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