Construction Public Superintendent - Manhattan, NY

New York, New York Permanent USD150,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
A well‑established Manhattan general contractor is seeking an experienced Public Superintendent to lead field operations on municipal, institutional, and publicly funded construction projects. This role requires strong onsite leadership, excellent coordination skills, and deep knowledge of public‑sector construction requirements, safety standards, and compliance procedures.
  • strong bonus structure
  • competitive base salary

About Our Client

The client is a respected New York City general contractor with a strong portfolio of public projects, including municipal buildings, community facilities, transportation infrastructure, and government‑funded renovations. Known for reliability, rigorous compliance, and the ability to deliver complex work in active, occupied, or high‑security environments, they maintain long‑standing relationships with city and state agencies.

Job Description

Construction Public Superintendent - Manhattan, NY

    • Oversee all onsite activities for public construction projects, ensuring schedule, safety, and quality standards are met.
    • Coordinate subcontractors, inspections, field logistics, and phased work plans required for public facilities.
    • Maintain daily reports, site logs, safety documentation, and all compliance records tied to public contracts.
    • Work closely with the Project Manager on RFIs, design clarifications, scheduling, and issue resolution.
    • Ensure adherence to government regulations, contract requirements, building codes, and safety protocols.
    • Lead site meetings with subcontractors, inspectors, and agency representatives.
    • Manage logistics in active or occupied public facilities, ensuring minimal disruption and strict safety controls.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Construction Superintendent should have:

    • 10+ years of superintendent experience with a general contractor, specifically on public or government‑funded construction projects.
    • Strong understanding of compliance requirements, documentation standards, and inspection processes for public work.
    • Skilled at coordinating multiple trades, managing tight schedules, and resolving field challenges quickly.
    • Excellent communicator capable of interacting with inspectors, agency officials, subcontractors, and internal teams.
    • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
    • OSHA certifications and familiarity with prevailing wage environments strongly preferred.



What's on Offer

Construction Public Superintendent - Manhattan, NY

    • Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities.
    • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, and commuter benefits.
    • Opportunity to lead high‑profile public projects across Manhattan and the NYC region.
    • Long‑term growth potential into Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent roles.
    • Supportive leadership, steady public‑sector backlog, and a stable, reputable working environment.

If you are passionate about construction and eager to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply for the Construction Superintendent position in New York today!

Contact
Victoria Gee
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6979262

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victoria Gee
Job Reference
JN-032026-6979262