Construction Superintendent – Commercial Tenant Improvement

Buenovus•South Hackensack, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

RPD is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to take over an active commercial tenant improvement project in South Hackensack, New Jersey, and carry it through closeout. The role is part of a lean project team of 3–4 people and requires quickly assessing the project’s status, taking ownership of field operations, and representing RPD with owners, trades, and design teams. The Superintendent will help keep the project on budget and schedule and support a clean turnover. The position is a contract engagement lasting approximately 6–9 months, at a rate of $2,000 per week. RPD does not offer visa sponsorship and will not accept agency submissions. Further project details will be shared with candidates during the hiring process.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in commercial tenant improvement construction; residential, civil, and mega-project backgrounds are not a match for this role.
At least 5 years as a Site Superintendent, Site Project Manager, or on-site Owner’s Representative, with construction management experience.
Track record of taking spaces from greenfield or white box to turnkey.
Experience joining projects already in progress and getting them back on track or keeping them moving.
Proven ability to deliver projects on budget and on schedule.
Strong leadership and people skills.
Comfort using Procore, Dropbox, and general project software.
Composure when problems arise and the ability to anticipate issues.

Responsibilities

Take over Construction Manager and Superintendent duties on an active project and lead it through closeout.
Assess current site conditions, schedule, open items, and subcontractor status.
Serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and the owner.
Resolve conflicts between the owner, trades, and subcontractors before they delay the project.
Coordinate site safety documentation with the project team.
Review and support existing cost estimates and help plan remaining or added scope.
Define scopes of work for subcontractor packages that remain to be awarded.
Assist with bidding, subcontractor outreach, and proposal preparation as needed.
Maintain the Project Buy-Out Summary.
Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents and apply relevant building codes.
Track project progress, costs, and schedule, and keep project records current.
Respond to scope and timing questions from the team and owner.
Run and document weekly owner meetings, including decisions made.
Generate and track RFIs from the field to the architect or engineer of record.
Submit and track subcontractor submittals through A/E approval.
Manage change orders from creation through negotiation.
Organize project documentation in Procore and Dropbox.
Support the accounting team with monthly subcontractor billings and pay applications.
Help bring the project to a clean closeout.