High End Residential Superintendent

Dowbuilt • New York, NY

22h • $125,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dowbuilt is seeking an experienced high-end residential Superintendent to relocate from New York to Miami, Florida, and lead custom residential construction projects. The position is based in Miami, and relocation is required; relocation assistance is provided. The Superintendent serves as the on-site construction manager for architecturally significant residences, ensuring work is safe, meets plans and specifications, and complies with local building codes. The role works closely with project managers, architects, designers, subcontractors, clients, and field teams to resolve construction challenges, deliver quality work, and support project schedules and estimates.

The Superintendent leads and develops the field crew, manages subcontractor and supplier relationships, coordinates materials and site security, maintains project documentation, and communicates professionally with project stakeholders. Dowbuilt describes itself as a coast-to-coast construction company focused on innovative custom residential projects and home services, with work featured in Architectural Digest and Architectural Record.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of high-end renovation and construction experience, including penthouses or townhomes and large-scale new builds.
• Experience working through design details and constructability challenges directly with architects and designers to achieve design intent.
• A degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Journeyman-level carpentry skills.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and mentoring skills.
• Deep technical building knowledge and experience with traditional and new materials and methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
• U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Procore.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is performed safely, according to plans and specifications, and in compliance with local building codes.
• Solve constructability problems on a daily basis.
• Perform on-site quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with the project manager to develop and manage the project schedule in MS Project and contribute to estimates during preconstruction.
• Maintain plans, specifications, as-builts, and other project documentation.
• Manage subcontractors, including scheduling, evaluating work, safety compliance, submittal reviews, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Manage the field crew and maintain open, professional communication while maximizing supplier relationships.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and maintain job logs covering personnel, owner visits, inspectors, architects, hazards and abatement, weather, and near misses.
• Represent Dowbuilt professionally with clients, architects, owner representatives, project managers, subcontractors, management, field staff, and neighbors or HOA representatives.
• Coordinate material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement, with foreman support.
• Train and direct the field crew and conduct performance evaluations.
• Maintain job-site security and ensure the safety of people, tools, and materials.
• Support team members’ professional growth through communication, mentorship, and career development.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience.
• For full-time employees, 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, and $50,000 in basic life insurance, effective the first of the month following date of hire.
• Medical coverage for eligible dependents at 35% and dental and vision coverage at 30%.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer safe harbor contribution.
• Eight paid holidays each year, with no waiting period.
• Paid time off starting at 2.31 hours per week (120 hours annually), with accrual increasing each January based on years of service up to 192 hours or 24 days annually.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed