Lead Superintendent - Construction - Brooklyn
Our client is an established New York City General Contractor specializing in large-scale ground-up multifamily, high-rise residential, and mixed-use construction. They offer a strong pipeline of major NYC developments and long-term opportunities for experienced Superintendents looking to lead complex projects.
As a Lead Superintendent - Construction - Brooklyn, you will be responsible for:
- Leading all field operations on ground-up multifamily high-rise projects
- Managing projects valued from $50M to $100M+
- Overseeing projects from excavation and foundations through structure, interiors, and final turnover
- Managing Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, subcontractors, trades, and field personnel
- Developing and maintaining short-term schedules, look-aheads, and critical project milestones
- Coordinating site logistics, material deliveries, cranes, hoisting, and workforce planning
- Collaborating with Project Managers, architects, engineers, consultants, and ownership teams
- Managing concrete, structural steel, building envelope, MEP, interiors, and finish activities
- Reviewing architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
- Coordinating NYC DOB inspections, permits, and site requirements
- Leading subcontractor meetings and driving accountability across all trades
- Identifying and resolving field issues before they impact the project schedule
- Overseeing quality control, punch-list completion, and project closeout
- Maintaining daily reports and field documentation
- Enforcing site safety and OSHA requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Active NYC DOB Construction Superintendent License required
- 10+ years of construction experience with significant Superintendent leadership responsibility
- Extensive ground-up multifamily construction experience
- Proven experience leading high-rise residential construction
- Experience successfully delivering projects valued at $50M-$100M+
- Strong experience taking projects from excavation and foundations through final turnover
- Experience managing multiple Superintendents, subcontractors, and large field teams
- Strong understanding of concrete structures, building envelope, MEP systems, and interior construction
- In-depth knowledge of NYC construction requirements and inspections
- Strong scheduling, sequencing, and site logistics experience
- Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and schedule
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
What's on offer:
- Competitive base salary: $160,000 - $220,000+
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Vehicle allowance or commuter benefits
- Company phone and technology package
- Stable pipeline of $50M-$100M+ ground-up multifamily projects
- Opportunity to lead major high-rise residential developments throughout NYC
- Full ownership of projects from groundbreaking through final turnover
- Opportunity to lead and mentor Assistant Superintendents and field staff
- Exposure to complex structural, façade, MEP, and interior construction
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Clear advancement path into General Superintendent and Field Operations leadership
- Long-term career stability with an established NYC General Contractor
- Collaborative environment with experienced project management and executive teams
Apply today to join a leading NYC General Contractor as a Lead Superintendent - Construction - Brooklyn and take ownership of major $50M-$100M+ ground-up multifamily high-rise developments throughout New York City.
Contact Jorge Mora Quote job ref JN-102026-7123719
Job Summary
- Sector
- Construction
- Sub Sector
- Site Manager
- Industry
- Property
- Where
- Brooklyn
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Consultant Name
- Jorge Mora
- Job Reference
- JN-102026-7123719