Lead Superintendent (Ground Up)

Description

The Lead Superintendent is responsible to lead one or more project construction teams, directing and mentoring field on-site staff and for the overall management of project directions, planning, completion and financial outcome.

• Attend weekly project team meetings to update fieldwork status and communicate issues requiring action.
• Secure, post, and renew all necessary permits before work begins.
• 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.
• Monitor material delivery dates and inform the project superintendent for scheduling.
• Manage development, updates, and maintenance of project schedules, including master, 60-day, and two-week look-ahead schedules for assigned trades.
• Collaborate with project manager in preconstruction on constructability, scope, scheduling, and buy-out.
• Manage punch list process to ensure timely completion.
• Foster positive subcontractor relations and maintain open communication regarding work changes and conditions.
• Maintain document control to ensure compliance with current design documentation and approved shop drawings.
• Prepare, attend, and document weekly foreman and superintendent meetings; manage weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task safety meetings.
• Partner with project manager to keep schedules accurate and aligned with project cost and timelines.
• Communicate design-related issues to the project manager for timely RFI issuance.
• Produce timely daily construction reports and ensure risk controls are maintained.
• Participate actively in company-wide training and development initiatives.
• Implement and maintain corporate safety programs, site safety, and logistics plans daily.
• Assist in preparing monthly client status reports and ensure sufficient job progress photos are taken.
• Research and address owner, landlord, and regulatory requirements to avoid delays and ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

• 10+ years of ground-up construction experience, including experience with concrete high-rise and superstructure construction.
• Strong site safety knowledge with ability to identify and resolve safety issues.
• 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.
• Skilled in reviewing shop drawing submittals and interpreting building plans and specifications.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Procore.
• Certified in 10-Hour and 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable for senior leadership.
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and release processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, time management, organizational skills, with attention to detail, dependability, and discretion.
• Certified 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User.

Benefits

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.

• To the extent that this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $200,000 - $300,000.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance