Construction Superintendent (affordable housing new construction)

Job Summary:

We're seeking a hands-on construction leader who thrives on building complex projects and developing high-performing teams. As Superintendent, you will direct all field operations for ground-up mixed-use affordable housing developments, coordinating diverse trade partners while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met. This is an opportunity to help shape sustainable communities through innovative geothermal and energy-efficient building practices. All in support of the mission: to build superior affordable properties that revitalize and strengthen communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through project closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, utilities, and other field personnel maintaining efficient sequencing, productivity, and workflow across residential, commercial, and site development scopes.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and resolving field issues, resource constraints, and coordination conflicts that may impact project milestones.
• Ensure all work complies with project plans, specifications, building codes, permit requirements, affordable housing program requirements, and sustainability standards, including Passive House performance criteria and geothermal system installation requirements.
• Oversee quality control and construction execution through regular inspections, with particular focus on building envelope performance, air-sealing, thermal bridge mitigation, commissioning readiness, and other critical systems impacting energy efficiency and building performance.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, architects, engineers, consultants, owner representatives, utilities, and government agencies to resolve field challenges and support successful project delivery
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor quality, workmanship, safety compliance, and construction progress, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Manage project documentation, including daily reports, progress photos, inspections, testing records, deficiency tracking, and compliance documentation required by ownership, funding agencies, lenders, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor labor productivity, subcontractor performance, material usage, and cost impacts, identifying schedule, budget, and quality risks and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a safe, professional, and organized jobsite culture while mentoring field staff and ensuring compliance with all company safety programs, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety plans.
• Lead project turnover activities, including system commissioning support, punch list completion, final inspections, turnover documentation, Certificate of Occupancy requirements, and successful project closeout.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Superintendent managing multifamily, residential, or mixed-use new construction projects.
• NYC DOB Construction Superintendent License.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Health and Safety Certification
• NYC DOB SST 62-Hour Site Safety Training Supervisor Certification.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, and building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades on active construction sites.
• Strong understanding of site safety practices, quality control, and code compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Procore, Premier, or similar construction management software.

Preferred

• Experience with affordable housing, publicly funded, LIHTC, HUD, HPD, HDC, NYCHA, or nonprofit development projects.
• Experience with Passive House, high-performance building, or energy-efficient construction.
• Experience with brick-and-plank construction and multifamily residential building systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Relevant Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and field management skills with the ability to direct multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Thorough knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Experience working within affordable housing and regulatory compliance environments.
• Strong scheduling, planning, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to mitigate project risks.
• Ability to identify quality deficiencies and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Proficiency with construction management technology, reporting tools, and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with project teams, owners, inspectors, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.