Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent – Commercial Interiors / Retail

Location: Long Island / New York Metro

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Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial interiors, retail projects, renovations, and national rollout programs for sophisticated clients across the US.

The position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, interact directly with clients and design teams, and take significant ownership of project execution in the field.

Position Overview

The Superintendent will serve as the primary on-site representative , taking ownership of day-to-day field operations, subcontractor coordination, schedule execution, quality, safety, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations from mobilization through project completion and turnover.
• Serve as the primary on-site representative and maintain accountability for project execution.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain short-term and overall project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Oversee commercial interior build-outs, retail renovations, tenant improvements, and store rollouts
• Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals; identify conflicts and coordinate resolutions.
• Coordinate MEP trades and ensure proper sequencing with architectural and finish work.
• Oversee installation of high-end finishes, architectural millwork, fixtures, lighting, and specialty retail elements.
• Coordinate inspections, permits, deliveries, material staging, and site logistics.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Conduct quality-control inspections and ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications.
• Identify potential schedule delays and field issues and proactively develop solutions.
• Maintain daily reports, progress documentation, photographs, punch lists, and other project records.
• Coordinate punch-list completion and final closeout activities.
• Communicate effectively with owners, clients, architects, consultants, Project Managers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company professionally on-site.
• Support projects involving night shifts, phased construction, accelerated schedules, or occupied spaces
• Travel nationally as required based on project assignments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction Superintendent experience
• Strong background in retail construction, commercial interiors, tenant improvements
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and MEP drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination.
• Experience working in fast-track environments with demanding schedules
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification required. xhyhwjd
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally for project assignments.