Superintendent - Multifamily
14 days ago
New Haven
Job DescriptionPosition Overview The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field operations and ensuring the successful execution of ground-up multifamily, affordable housing, mixed-use, and residential construction projects from site mobilization through project completion. This role serves as the on-site leader, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety standards, and delivering high-quality construction while meeting project milestones. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing multifamily construction projects and possesses a strong understanding of wood-frame, podium, wrap, and mixed-use developments. Experience with affordable housing, occupied renovations, and public or private residential developments is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities • Manage all day-to-day field operations from project startup through final completion., • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field personnel to ensure work progresses according to schedule., • Develop and maintain short-term and long-range look-ahead schedules., • Monitor project progress and proactively address field challenges to maintain project milestones., • Ensure all work complies with project plans, specifications, building codes, and quality standards., • Maintain a safe jobsite by enforcing OSHA regulations and company safety policies., • Lead subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and daily planning sessions., • Review construction drawings and identify constructability issues before they impact project progress., • Coordinate inspections, testing, and regulatory approvals throughout all phases of construction., • Manage site logistics, deliveries, material staging, equipment, and workforce planning., • Track daily production and maintain accurate jobsite reports, schedules, and field documentation., • Partner with Project Managers to monitor budgets, schedules, procurement, and project performance., • Oversee punch list completion, project turnover, warranty work, and closeout activities., • Foster strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, inspectors, and subcontractors.Qualifications, • 7–15+ years of construction experience with at least 5 years serving as a Superintendent for a general contractor., • Strong experience managing ground-up multifamily construction projects required., • Experience with affordable housing, mixed-use, podium, wrap, or garden-style apartment developments preferred., • Experience with occupied residential renovations, rehabilitation, or redevelopment projects is a plus., • Proven ability to manage projects from site mobilization through final turnover., • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, subcontractor management, and field operations., • Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications., • Experience coordinating multiple trades and managing large field teams., • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to manage fast-paced construction projects while maintaining exceptional safety and quality standards.Preferred Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus., • Experience managing projects ranging from $20M to $150M+., • OSHA 30 certification preferred., • First Aid/CPR certification preferred., • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and other construction management software., • Experience with design-build, negotiated, or hard-bid project delivery methods.