Project Superintendent I

Job Description

Join Our Team at The Douglaston Companies

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What We Are Looking For

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At The Douglaston Companies , collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great ideas come from working together, sharing perspectives, and supporting one another to achieve common goals. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Project Superintendent I to join our dynamic team.

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Why Choose the Douglaston Companies?

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Continuous Learning and Development: Your growth matters to us. We offer ongoing professional development through in-person and virtual training programs designed to sharpen your skills and help you thrive.

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Community Commitment : We don’t just build properties—we build communities. Our team actively gives back, creating meaningful impact and building a better tomorrow, together.

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Career Advancement: This isn’t just a job, it’s a career. We invest in your personal and professional growth because we know that when our people succeed, we all succeed.

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Back To the Role -

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What you will do:

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• Responsible for the timely completion of the project and ensuring that the project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes.
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• Schedule all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in critical path (with project team) to ensure timely completion.
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• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
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• Establish and enforce job site quality control programs to ensure quality completion of construction.
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• Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work.
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• Communicate with project team regarding ASI’s, RFI’s, and material submittals.
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• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions.
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• Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards and take appropriate steps to correct non-compliance.
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• Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution.
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• Maintain daily log of activities on the jobsite using companies project software.
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• Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by project team.
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• Walk all areas on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
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• Presiding over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work.
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• Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors regarding quality of work or scheduling.
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• Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
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• Prepare daily reports to maintain accurate project documentation.
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• Arrange for labor, tools, equipment, and other supplies needed to perform General Conditions work or other items as determined by project team.
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• Prepare time sheets for all labor, if applicable, and other on-site staff.
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• Manage workforce efficiently to render jobsite safe and clean, and to assure all areas are ready for trades to perform their work as scheduled.
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• Review construction drawings to understand design intent, identify potential conflicts, and provide suggestions for improvement where possible.
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• Perform quality inspections in accordance with company quality control systems; participate and guide project quality control from kick-off until final turnover of the project.
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• Monitor safety compliance on jobsite.
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• Perform other duties as assigned by management, including but not limited to participating in preplanning for future jobs, conducting evaluations of trade performance, completing project close-out reports, and overseeing completion of post-occupancy repair work
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Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

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• DOB NYC Licensed Superintendent
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• 6-10 years of Project Superintendent experience
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• Thorough knowledge of construction trades and respective union, nonunion and prevailing wage requirements.
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• Ability to read and interpret documents such as site safety plans, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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• Ability to safely navigate a construction site which will include the following: climbing ladders and stairs, use of job hoists, inclement weather conditions, hazardous/cluttered and dark areas.
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• Excellent communication abilities, both oral and written, plus active listener
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• Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices
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• Strong planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies.
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• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance
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• Comprehends local, state, and federal construction regulations.
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• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills
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• Effective leadership abilities, able to motivate team, set goals and resolve conflicts.
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• Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.
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Plus

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• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant construction-related discipline, such as construction management, engineering or architecture
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• NYC High-rise residential experience
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• NYCHA renovations
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• Interiors experience
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• Gut renovation in residential housing
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• NYC affordable housing experience
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Salary Range

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$125,000.00-$195,000

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The pay range for this role is $125,000 to $195,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

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Benefits

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• Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans
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• Financial wellness perks to set you up for success - such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life insurance (basic- with option to purchase more); paid leave & disability programs.
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• Pet insurance for our furry family
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• Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members
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• Time off- Paid Vacation time, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick days
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• Employee Referral Program
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• Tuition & certification Reimbursement
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• Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office and 1 day remote (subject to your work location and role).
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• Ask our recruiting team for more information!
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Our Companies

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Since 1979, The Douglaston Companies have been at the forefront of building some of the most exciting, transformative projects in New York City and beyond. Comprised of three vertically integrated companies, The Douglaston Companies lead projects through the complete lifecycle, from development to construction, and property management. Together, the companies have brought more than 15,000 apartments to fruition and completed more than $4 Billion of development. Throughout every project we build and manage, The Douglaston Companies remain committed to founder Jeffrey Levine’s original vision: to revitalize and grow neighborhoods one building, one block, one community at a time.

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• Douglaston Development: The driving force of our organization, Douglaston Development spearheads property acquisition and development strategies, while fostering relationships with stakeholders and working closely with communities to develop best-in-class properties.
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• Levine Builders: Our construction management arm leads everything from pre-construction and construction management to final commissioning and close out, bringing the company's projects to fruition.
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• Clinton Management: Clinton Management provides comprehensive property management services for developments completed by Douglaston Development and constructed by Levine Builders. Clinton oversees our diverse portfolio of moderate-income housing, luxury apartments, commercial, and retail properties
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If you are looking for your next challenge, then this is your chance to join our team of exceptionally talented, creative, and innovative professionals. We want you!

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Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply! The Douglaston Companies is proud to be an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination based on any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including, but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, military or veteran status.

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