MEP Construction Superintendent

Legence • Madison, NJ

1d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company, is seeking a mid-level MEP Construction Superintendent for its New York City and New Jersey offices. The role coordinates site construction activities, supervises trade and field personnel, and supports and reports to management. It involves travel to jobsites throughout New York City, Brooklyn, Northern New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut, with limited time in the office. Projects include work for clients such as NBC Universal, Disney, NBC Sports, and A+E Networks.

The superintendent oversees field execution and project coordination, with particular emphasis on administering strong safety practices. The role includes preparing the site for construction, coordinating subcontractors and design teams, tracking work and schedule, maintaining project documentation in Procore, and supporting project closeout.

CMTA is a full-service construction management company established in 2004, with more than 1,000 completed projects. AMA Group was acquired by Legence in 2024. Legence has more than 9,000 employees, and CMTA is a 1,500-person MEP design firm with 50 offices across the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent years of related experience.
• 1–4 years of experience in construction management, including MEP and interiors.
• Working knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and other project documents.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, the MS Project Suite, and PlanGrid or Procore.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams across different offices.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communications.
• Ability to work effectively both within a team and independently while managing multiple projects.
• Current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Establish site safety and site-office setup before construction, including a logistics plan, materials delivery and removal processes, project safety requirements, and an emergency and evacuation plan.
• Review and understand the project schedule and assist the Project Manager in maintaining it in MS Project format.
• Create the project team and home page in Procore and generate a project directory covering field personnel and relevant building, design, expediting, inspection, and contractor staff.
• Issue subcontractor welcome letters, collect subcontractor insurance documentation, and communicate project safety requirements.
• Review trade scope sheets and proposals to understand each subcontractor’s scope of work.
• Review drawings, scopes, and the jobsite to identify RFIs; clarify scope obligations, mark up drawings to confirm scope coverage, and coordinate with the design team to resolve open RFIs.
• Prepare a submittal log from design drawings, issue it to subcontractors, and coordinate design-team reviews of submittals and shop drawings through Procore.
• Print and post required or helpful OSHA and safety signage and permits on a permit board near the freight entrance and field office.
• Conduct site-specific safety orientations, enforce weekly subcontractor toolbox talks and daily huddles, and prepare agendas and meeting minutes.
• Mark up MEP plans daily to track progress, take daily progress photos, and issue weekly client progress reports and two-week lookaheads.
• Manage laboring staff and record timesheets.
• Create change events and obtain subcontractor pricing when required.
• Coordinate subcontractor meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Prepare client meeting minutes in Procore for Project Manager review and editing.
• Generate a closeout and permit matrix.
• Organize site clean-off and removal of all materials.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar contributions up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays per policy.
• Reimbursement of business travel and related expenses according to company policy.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; bonus eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed.
• Collaborative work environment and employee development and wellness focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level