Superintendent (Ground Up)

Company Overview JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US. Job Summary This Superintendent is responsible for coordinating all site construction activities. This includes maintaining the highest quality, supervising all trade and field personnel, administering good construction safety practices with all on-site activities and complete the project on schedule and within budget. Responsibilities Manage development, updates, and maintenance of project schedules, including master, 60-day, and two-week look-ahead schedules for assigned trades. Implement and maintain corporate safety programs, site safety, and logistics plans daily. Monitor material delivery dates and inform the project superintendent for scheduling. Prepare, attend, and document weekly foreman and superintendent meetings; manage weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task safety meetings. Produce timely daily construction reports and ensure risk controls are maintained. Attend weekly project team meetings to update fieldwork status and communicate issues requiring action. Maintain document control to ensure compliance with current design documentation and approved shop drawings. Communicate design-related issues to the project manager for timely RFI issuance. Assist in preparing monthly client status reports and ensure sufficient job progress photos are taken. Secure, post, and renew all necessary permits before work begins. Collaborate with project manager in preconstruction on constructability, scope, scheduling, and buy-out. Research and address owner, landlord, and regulatory requirements to avoid delays and ensure client satisfaction. Develop thorough understanding of project strategy, financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections. Oversee daily field operations to ensure safety, progress, quality control, and cleanliness. Partner with project manager to keep schedules accurate and aligned with project cost and timelines. Foster positive subcontractor relations and maintain open communication regarding work changes and conditions. Manage punch list process to ensure timely completion. Participate actively in company-wide training and development initiatives. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of ground-up construction experience, including experience with concrete high-rise and superstructure construction. Proven ability to manage full project life cycle from foundation through TCO. Knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and documentation. Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and release processes. Skilled in reviewing shop drawing submittals and interpreting building plans and specifications. Strong site safety knowledge with ability to identify and resolve safety issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable for senior leadership. Strong leadership, time management, organizational skills, with attention to detail, dependability, and discretion. Certified in 10-Hour and 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health. Certified 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User. Computer Systems Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Procore. Salary Information To the extent that this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $150,000 - 250,000. #LI-OnSite All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills. For more information on how JRM Construction Management collects and uses your personal information, reference our Privacy Policy. Employment Type: Full Time