Construction Superintendent - General Contractor
cobalt recruitmentNew York, NY
$140,000 – $200,000APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Construction Superintendent - General Contractor
cobalt recruitmentNew York, NY
10 days ago
Occupations
Construction ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersProject Management SpecialistsIndustries
Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAll Other Specialty Trade ContractorsOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction$140,000 – $200,000
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About the Company:
We are a well-established General Contractor with an active pipeline of projects across NYC, specializing in ground-up and interior construction within residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee on-site operations and drive project execution from start through completion. This individual will be responsible for managing subcontractors, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met on projects ranging from $20M – $200M+.
Key Responsibilities Oversee daily on-site construction activities
Manage subcontractors, site logistics, and sequencing of work
Develop and maintain project schedules (look-ahead planning)
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with plans, specs, and safety standards
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and ownership teams
Conduct site meetings and inspections
Ensure compliance with NYC DOB regulations and union requirements
Qualifications:
5–15+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a GC or CM firm
Experience with ground-up and/or large-scale interior projects
Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination
Proven ability to manage schedules and drive projects to completion
Experience working in NYC (union labor, logistics, DOB) required
DOB license highly preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Base Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 (depending on experience)
Bonus:
10–20%
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
PTO and paid holidays
Note:
Senior Superintendents with DOB licenses and extensive NYC experience can command total compensation well into the $200K+ range.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$140,000 – $200,000
Experience level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Construction Managers
Industry
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted
10 days ago
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