Construction Site Superintendent

Wendel LLC•Holtsville, NY

1d•$81,000 - $114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wendel is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Construction Site Superintendent for its Hauppauge, Long Island office. The role manages the simultaneous construction of energy conservation measures at multiple project sites, primarily energy-efficiency and large-scale lighting projects. During construction, the Superintendent coordinates and oversees safety, construction trades, and vendors to ensure projects meet schedule and budget constraints. The role coordinates requests for information (RFIs), reviews work for compliance with plans, drawings, and specifications, reports progress to upper management, and ensures subcontractors, vendors, and consultants meet insurance requirements. Additional responsibilities include processing invoices with accounting, maintaining project and vendor tracking logs, preparing weekly departmental meeting agendas and minutes, and coordinating permits and approvals with municipal agencies. The position requires regular travel to project sites and client meetings, occasional overnight travel, site walks and inspections, and flexibility to adjust work shifts to construction installation schedules and client accessibility. Wendel describes its culture as collaborative, team-oriented, and focused on employee development, with a hybrid work policy and flexible work.

Requirements

6–14 years of experience as a Construction Site Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or in a similar field management role.
Experience managing commercial, institutional, educational, municipal, or public-sector construction projects.
Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience tracking materials, documenting field changes, and managing project documentation.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and submittals.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel regularly to project sites and client meetings, and overnight when required.
Ability to walk active construction sites and perform site inspections.
Willingness to adjust work shifts based on project construction installation schedules and client accessibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale lighting and electrical construction projects is strongly preferred.
Experience with lighting and lighting controls projects.
Experience with K–12 schools, universities, municipal buildings, or large garage construction projects.
Experience with inventory and warehouse/material tracking.
Knowledge of or familiarity with NYC energy codes, such as Local Law 88.
Experience reviewing subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and consistency with completed work.
Experience with Certified Payroll Reports, prevailing wage, and labor compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

Manage simultaneous construction of energy conservation measures at multiple project sites.
Coordinate safety and oversee construction trades and vendors to keep projects within schedule and budget constraints.
Coordinate RFIs from construction trades.
Review and supervise construction work for adherence to plans, drawings, and specifications.
Report project progress and provide regular updates to upper management.
Ensure subcontractors, vendors, and consultants comply with insurance requirements.
Process invoices and coordinate with the accounting department.
Maintain departmental tracking logs for project and vendor status.
Prepare agendas and minutes for weekly departmental meetings.
Coordinate permits and approvals with municipal agencies.
Travel regularly to project sites and client meetings, including overnight travel when required.
Walk active construction sites and perform site inspections.
Adjust work shifts based on project installation schedules and client accessibility.
Track materials, document field changes, and manage project documentation.
Review and verify subcontractor and vendor invoices against completed work.
Maintain project documentation such as daily reports, progress photos, material tracking logs, and field records using Procore.
Review Certified Payroll Reports and employee sign-in sheets to support prevailing wage and labor compliance.
Verify labor hours, workforce attendance records, and subcontractor reporting.
Record installed quantities, completed work, field directives, and changes from original scope.
Coordinate supporting documentation for change orders, payment applications, and project closeout packages.
Keep project files organized and current to support audits, client reporting, and internal project controls.