Superintendent (Ground Up)

JRM Construction Management, LLC

$150K — $250K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of ground-up construction experience, especially with high-rise concrete and superstructure.
  • Proficient in managing full project life cycle from foundation to TCO.
  • Deep knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, and engineering/documents.
  • Understanding of contracts and release processes in construction.
  • Skilled in interpreting building plans and reviewing shop drawing submittals.
  • Strong site safety knowledge with the ability to address safety issues promptly.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable for senior leadership.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with attention to detail and dependability.
  • Certified in 10-Hour and 30-Hour OSHA safety training.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project schedules, including master and look-ahead schedules for assigned trades.
  • Implement corporate safety programs and maintain daily site safety and logistics plans.
  • Monitor material delivery and inform the project superintendent for scheduling purposes.
  • Document and lead weekly foreman and superintendent meetings, including safety discussions.
  • Produce timely daily construction reports and maintain risk controls.
  • Attend weekly project team meetings to update on fieldwork and communicate issues requiring action.
  • Ensure compliance with design documentation and coordinate RFI issuance with project manager.
  • Assist in preparing monthly client status reports including job progress photos.
  • Secure and manage necessary permits before the start of work.
  • Collaborate with project manager on constructability, scope, and schedules.
  • Research owner and regulatory requirements to prevent delays and ensure satisfaction.
  • Oversee daily field operations ensuring safety, quality control, and cleanliness.
  • Maintain positive subcontractor relations and manage work changes effectively.
  • Manage the punch list process to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Professional development and training programs.
  • Flexible working environment.
  • Opportunities for advancement within a growing company.
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture.
Full Job Description
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.


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