Project Superintendent I
About The Position
The Project Superintendent I is responsible for timely project completion and ensuring construction conforms to plans, specifications, and local codes. The role coordinates subcontractors, consultants, vendors, inspections, labor, equipment, and site activities in collaboration with the project team. It carries out and oversees quality control, monitors jobsite safety and compliance, documents project progress, and helps resolve scheduling and construction conflicts. The superintendent also participates in project planning, close-out, trade performance evaluations, and post-occupancy repair work as assigned. The position is with Levine Builders, part of The Douglaston Companies, whose work spans property development, construction management, and property management. The company describes a collaborative work culture and offers professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Current NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Superintendent license.
- 6–10 years of Project Superintendent experience.
- Thorough knowledge of construction trades and applicable union, nonunion, and prevailing-wage requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as site safety plans, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to safely navigate a construction site, including climbing ladders and stairs, using job hoists, and working in inclement weather and hazardous, cluttered, or dark areas.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and active listening ability.
- Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices.
- Strong planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation, and contingencies.
- Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance.
- Understanding of local, state, and federal construction regulations.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective leadership skills, including motivating teams, setting goals, and resolving conflicts.
- Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant construction-related discipline, such as construction management, engineering, or architecture.
- NYC high-rise residential experience.
- NYCHA renovation experience.
- Residential gut renovation experience.
- NYC affordable housing experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure timely project completion and construction in accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes.
- Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors along the critical path with the project team.
- Perform quality control duties and establish and enforce jobsite quality control programs.
- Ensure subcontractors execute and comply with their contracted scopes of work.
- Communicate with the project team regarding ASIs, RFIs, and material submittals.
- Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions.
- Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards and take appropriate corrective steps.
- Identify construction progress conflicts and communicate them to the project team for resolution.
- Maintain a daily jobsite activity log using company project software and prepare daily reports.
- Ensure subcontractors correct deficiencies identified by the project team.
- Walk project areas daily to monitor activities and support future planning.
- Lead weekly subcontractor meetings to coordinate work.
- Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors concerning quality or scheduling.
- Identify and complete job progress and project completion punch lists.
- Arrange labor, tools, equipment, and supplies for General Conditions work or other items determined by the project team.
- Prepare timesheets for labor and other onsite staff, if applicable.
- Manage the workforce to maintain a safe, clean jobsite and ensure areas are ready for scheduled trades.
- Review construction drawings to understand design intent, identify potential conflicts, and suggest improvements where possible.
- Conduct quality inspections under company quality control systems and guide quality control from project kickoff through final turnover.
- Monitor jobsite safety compliance.
- Perform other management-assigned duties, including preplanning future jobs, evaluating trade performance, completing project close-out reports, and overseeing post-occupancy repairs.
Benefits
- Health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k).
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase additional coverage.
- Paid leave and disability programs.
- Pet insurance.
- Mental health resources, including counseling.
- Paid vacation time.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid sick days.
- Employee referral program.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Ongoing professional development through in-person and virtual training programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
