Construction Superintendent Jobs in New York
Construction Superintendent jobs in New York represent one of the most active construction management markets in the country, concentrated in commercial high-rise, infrastructure, and large-scale residential development, with openings at every level from assistant superintendent through senior project lead. New York City, Buffalo, and Albany generate the highest volume of postings, anchored by established contractors like Turner Construction, Tishman Construction, and Skanska, all of which maintain long-term operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties are commercial core-and-shell, transit and infrastructure, and luxury residential. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Superintendent to independently supervise an area of commercial trade contractors with work valued up to $30M. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities:- Directs the day-to-day coordination of Gilbane’s trade partners and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
- Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
- Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
- Participates in constructability review and identifies change impacts
- Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
- Acts as primary safety representative in the field
- Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
- Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
- Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
- Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary
- Communicates schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractors
- Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics
- Oversees project quality plan, completes inspections, and implements necessary changes
- Communicates with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew
- Coaches and mentors less Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
- Understands scopes of work; assists in writing scopes of work and participates in buyout
- Assists in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
- Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plan reviews
- Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
- May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 4-8 years of experience on $15-$30 million or larger commercial, healthcare, or industrial construction projects in a superintendent role
- OSHA 30-hour certified
- STS-C Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong technical and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of suite of construction software tools, including scheduling software
- Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
- Experience and proficiency in multiple divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
- Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
- Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
- Understanding of general requirements financial forecasting
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
For New York City, NY this ranges from $120,000.00-$150,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction superintendent jobs across New York.
- Active New York City Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager certificate for major projects
- Minimum five to ten years of field experience managing commercial or residential construction crews
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or similar platforms
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspections, and compliance with New York building codes
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or strongly preferred by most New York employers
Construction Superintendent Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction superintendent in New York?
Most construction superintendents in New York reach the role through a combination of field experience and formal education, typically starting as a laborer, carpenter, or project engineer before advancing. New York City requires a Site Safety Manager certificate issued by the Department of Buildings for superintendents on major construction sites, which involves an approved training course and exam. A degree in construction management or civil engineering strengthens candidacy, though demonstrated field leadership often carries more weight with New York contractors.
How much do construction superintendents make in New York?
Construction superintendents in New York earn a median of about $155,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,250 for the lowest 10% to over $244,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction superintendents in New York?
Employers hiring construction superintendents in New York right now include Champion Home Builders, Jacobs, and Gilbane, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's construction market is dense with both national general contractors and regional firms focused on transit, mixed-use, and affordable housing projects across the five boroughs and upstate markets.
Which New York cities have the most construction superintendent jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Albany have the most construction superintendent openings in New York. New York City dominates the distribution because of its continuous pipeline of commercial towers, infrastructure rehabilitation, and large-scale residential development, while Buffalo and Albany see strong demand tied to ongoing public infrastructure investment and institutional construction projects across western and capital-region New York.
Are there remote construction superintendent jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction superintendent work is inherently on-site, requiring direct oversight of crews, inspections, and daily field operations, so the role rarely translates to remote arrangements. About 0% of construction superintendent openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those typically involve pre-construction planning, estimating review, or owner-rep functions rather than active site supervision.
How can I get hired as a construction superintendent in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a field trade or assistant superintendent role with a mid-size New York general contractor, where you gain supervised site experience before taking on independent oversight. Large contractors like Turner Construction and Skanska run structured associate and field engineer programs in New York that are designed for candidates without superintendent experience. Earning an OSHA 30-Hour card and enrolling in a New York City District Council of Carpenters or Building Trades apprenticeship strengthens your application considerably for entry-level superintendent tracks.
Where can I find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.
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