General Superintendent- High Rise Buildings

Posted: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 14 November 2025
Index Requested on: 10/15/2025 08:30:14
Indexed on: 10/15/2025 08:30:14

Location: New York, NY, 10001, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Swinerton Builders is hiring!

Description:

Compensation Range
$160, 000.00 - $200, 000.00

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Able to complete all essential Senior Superintendent responsibilities.
  • Supervises, mentors, and trains field personnel in proper construction procedures, techniques, and sequence.
  • Conducts employee performance evaluations for direct reports.
  • Participate in hiring activities, workforce planning, and coordinating job assignments of assigned personnel.
  • Oversees field activities, resource usage, coordination, and procedures of assigned project sites.
  • Conduct project reviews to monitor coordination effectiveness and make improvements or address risks. (logistic coordination, trade partner management, etc.)
  • Ensure field staff is properly coordinating contractors and analyze proper resource usage (overtime, crew size, equipment, etc.).
  • Develop and implement safety plans and quality standards across jobsites. Leverage knowledge to address issues and partner with stakeholders on solutions.
  • Monitor compliance of company standards, programs, and contract requirements.
  • Facilitate transition from preconstruction to project operations, oversee jobsite mobilization, and project kick off.
  • Monitor labor productivity, procurement, cost, and purchasing activities to remain within budget and schedule.
  • Assist with schedule development and maintenance to ensure projects are completed on time, reflect scope, and reach profitability goals.
  • Support job site staff through complex field issues with subcontractors, field activities, unions, city departments, etc.
  • Assist with estimating and preconstructions activities, drafting/reviewing scopes, and developing project budgets.
  • Participate and/or lead preconstruction activities including constructability review, schedule, logistics, design, formwork, etc.
  • Oversee coordination of projects closeout process to ensure a successful turnover to owner.
  • Report on project status and field progress to maintain leadership informed.
  • Participate and/or lead operations and field related meetings. (progress updates, field meetings, etc.)
  • Perform manual work in rare circumstances, as required.
  • Manage the fleet of company vehicles and personnel vehicle assignments.
  • Participate in business development activities including pursuits, estimating, and client interviews.
  • Build and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as clients, subcontractors, and various agencies.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.


Minimum Requirements or Experience Requirements
  • Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural degree, or equivalent working experience
  • Extensive Field construction experience (8 years, including supervisory experience)
  • Extensive Field construction experience working in and around the New York Metro Area and maintains a large
  • network of trade partners, A/E firms, Local AHJs, etc. relevant to new vertical construction.
  • Experience in field operations leadership role with the ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic area as required by management Experience and/or working knowledge of self-perform work operations in the cleanup, demolition, concrete, and carpentry trade disciplines.
  • Working knowledge for all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for trades),
  • Ability to train, coach, and develop others
  • Strong leadership skills, including negotiating, networking, partnering, delegating, and facilitating collaboration.
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Organizational and extensive communication skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)
  • Thorough understanding of trades and trade partner management.
  • Knowledge of OSHA laws, building codes, and expertise in building systems.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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