Commercial Construction Superintendent

Summary

Position Overview

A well-established general contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Site Safety Superintendent to oversee field operations and safety on projects throughout New York City and New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will combine strong Superintendent-level field experience with extensive knowledge of NYC DOB requirements, OSHA regulations, NYC Building Code Chapter 33, and construction site safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations, subcontractors, trades, scheduling, and site logistics.

• Review drawings and specifications to ensure work meets project, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Lead field coordination, site meetings, inspections, and daily reporting.

• Enforce OSHA, NYC DOB, project safety plans, and applicable construction safety regulations.

• Lead pre-task planning, JHAs/JSAs, hazard identification, and corrective actions.

• Oversee high-risk activities, including elevated work, demolition, hot work, material handling, and equipment operations.

• Maintain required Site Safety Plans, daily safety documentation, permits, and subcontractor safety requirements.

• Coordinate NYC DOB inspections, audits, and regulatory walkthroughs on applicable projects.

• Verify SST cards, licenses, training, and required worker safety credentials.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of construction field experience, preferably as a Superintendent or similar field leader.

• Experience managing subcontractors and trades on active construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, drawings, specifications, scheduling, and site logistics.

• Significant hands-on responsibility for jobsite safety and regulatory compliance.

• Strong knowledge of NYC DOB requirements, OSHA regulations, and NYC Building Code Chapter 33.

• Experience with JHAs/JSAs, hazard identification, safety documentation, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Experience working on projects throughout New York City and/or New Jersey, with the ability to travel between project locations as required.

• Large-scale commercial, institutional, public-sector, or complex building experience preferred.

Required Safety Qualifications

• Active NYC DOB Site Safety Manager (SSM) License

• 40-Hour NYC DOB-Approved Site Safety Manager Course

• Current 8-Hour Site Safety Manager Refresher

• 62-Hour SST Supervisor Card

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction

• FDNY S-56 Certificate of Fitness

• FDNY F-60 Certificate of Fitness

• FDNY G-60 Certificate of Fitness

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000–$180,000

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

Additional Information

• Full-time, on-site position

• Projects will be located throughout New York City and New Jersey

Job Description

Position Overview

A well-established general contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Site Safety Superintendent to oversee field operations and safety on projects throughout New York City and New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will combine strong Superintendent-level field experience with extensive knowledge of NYC DOB requirements, OSHA regulations, NYC Building Code Chapter 33, and construction site safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations, subcontractors, trades, scheduling, and site logistics.

• Review drawings and specifications to ensure work meets project, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Lead field coordination, site meetings, inspections, and daily reporting.

• Enforce OSHA, NYC DOB, project safety plans, and applicable construction safety regulations.

• Lead pre-task planning, JHAs/JSAs, hazard identification, and corrective actions.

• Oversee high-risk activities, including elevated work, demolition, hot work, material handling, and equipment operations.

• Maintain required Site Safety Plans, daily safety documentation, permits, and subcontractor safety requirements.

• Coordinate NYC DOB inspections, audits, and regulatory walkthroughs on applicable projects.

• Verify SST cards, licenses, training, and required worker safety credentials.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of construction field experience, preferably as a Superintendent or similar field leader.

• Experience managing subcontractors and trades on active construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, drawings, specifications, scheduling, and site logistics.

• Significant hands-on responsibility for jobsite safety and regulatory compliance.

• Strong knowledge of NYC DOB requirements, OSHA regulations, and NYC Building Code Chapter 33.

• Experience with JHAs/JSAs, hazard identification, safety documentation, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Experience working on projects throughout New York City and/or New Jersey, with the ability to travel between project locations as required.

• Large-scale commercial, institutional, public-sector, or complex building experience preferred.

Required Safety Qualifications

• Active NYC DOB Site Safety Manager (SSM) License

• 40-Hour NYC DOB-Approved Site Safety Manager Course

• Current 8-Hour Site Safety Manager Refresher

• 62-Hour SST Supervisor Card

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction

• FDNY S-56 Certificate of Fitness

• FDNY F-60 Certificate of Fitness

• FDNY G-60 Certificate of Fitness

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000–$180,000

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

Additional Information

• Full-time, on-site position

• Projects will be located throughout New York City and New Jersey