Job Posting: General Construction Superintendent — Troy, NY

MDG Design and Construction LLC, an affordable housing developer, with over 30 years of excellence and industry leader real estate firm that develops and constructs high quality affordable housing, based in Woodbury (Long Island), NY, but this position will work at our Troy Project jobsite.

Our company oversees all aspects of multifamily residential development, an expert in construction, development, and design and specializes in new construction and moderate rehabilitation of affordable apartment buildings nationally.

JOB SUMMARY:

The General Construction Superintendent shall be responsible for providing direct hands-on management of all onsite construction activity for the project(s) under the supervision of the Senior Project Management Team.  This individual shall take responsibility to manage Superintendents, Foreman and other labor force ensuring adequate staffing of the workforce and sufficient supply of materials and equipment following the critical path of the project schedule.

This role shall also include the responsibility for working harmoniously with all onsite staff, delivery personnel, internal departments, accounting, development, as well as Senior Management and Ownership for a safe, productive and quality project. From time to time, they may be working with confidential/proprietary business matters and will be expected to exhibit professionalism and discretion when handling.   

  • Work environment: Construction Site – open office space

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop a clear and detailed understanding of the project specific plans, specifications, and other critical document to ensure the project is constructed to company standards.

  • Develop a clear and detailed understanding of the Construction Contracting team’s scope of work.    

  • Generate, secure, or otherwise confirm all information needed to create, monitor, and modify the progress schedule on a continuing basis.

  • Develop and assist in maintaining the progress schedule with the Project Manager.

  • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly updates with “look-a-head” or jet schedules to communicate effectively and efficiently to the Project Team, Contractor, and Vendors. 

  • Provide the direct daily management of any company field staff, ensuring adherence to all safety regulations, quality control and all other company or governing policies are followed.

  • Determine whether subcontractors are providing sufficient work force and hours of work to achieve performance and scheduling commitments.

  • Monitor and familiarize yourself with the project materials needed for furnishment and tacking of furnished materials.

  • Maintain proper documentation of onsite activities to include preparing daily reports, job diaries, narratives, manpower tracking, change orders, time and material logs, equipment logs and all other regular and special documentation as per the project needs.

  • Coordination and implantation of project quality standards ensure installation per manufacturers recommendations and best practices, within standards and tolerances. 

  • Monitor and implement tenant protection guidelines plans, enforcing accountable to all trades working within or around any units. 

  • Assist Project Management Team with the resolution of conflicts or issues and handle performance problems as necessary regarding Construction Laborers, Contractors, and Vendors.

  • Assist Project Management Team with the resolution of problems/unforeseen conditions when encountered. This includes but is not limited to conducting research, meeting with Trade Contractors and Design Professionals and making suggestions for potential solutions.

  •  Assist Project Management Team with the coordination of the procurement of all required permits, as well as their renewals, this includes DOB, DOT, MTA, DEC, and any other agency permits as required.

  • Assist Project Management Team with the development and continued cultivation of relationships with all Inspection and Municipal agencies and help report important information as required.

  • Maintain consistent and ongoing awareness of weather conditions by monitoring weather forecasts as part of a daily regimen.

  • Responsible of all onsite personnel for full compliance with the company’s safety standards, OSHA regulations and guidelines and all industry best practices regarding job site safety.

  • Maintain a complete understanding of responsibilities in the unfortunate occurrence of a job site accident and complete all site inspections, incident reports and witness statements for accuracy. 

KNOWLEDGE / ABILITY / SKILL

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite; Word, Excel, Outlook-Calendar, Teams, PDF Software, Bluebeam, and MS Project. 

  • Procore Construction Management Software for document management or similar applications.

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) written and verbal skills preferred.

  • Strong communications, presentation, and personnel management skills in order to effectively interact with clients, subcontractors and/or employees of the organization.

  • Understanding of Governmental agencies such as DOB, DOT, and OSHA requirements.

  • Understanding of contracts, scope of work and spreadsheets.

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication and outstanding customer service skills.

  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, self-motivated and ability to prioritize tasks and projects with limited direction and time constraints.

  • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time-based on-site work, interior renovations, or other general construction work activities.

  • Must be a good culture fit: Professional presence, open-minded, positive attitude, and team player.

  • Interact professionally with all office visitors and incoming callers.

  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential information and material.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 10+ years of construction and/or related/relevant industry experience.

  • 5+ years carpentry and interior occupied renovation experience

  • Supervisory experience at the level of Site Superintendent, General Superintendent, or other comparable leadership roles within the construction industry.

  • Ability to anticipate or forecast change in conditions and operations to avoid or hedge at solutions in a proactive approach.

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret project specific documents (Construction/ Engineering drawings, layouts, maps, schematics, surveys, and blueprints, etc.).

  • Ability to do take-offs and order proper materials.

  • Ability to understand complex mechanical work scopes, work sequencing and controls.

  • Ability to train and effectively communicate with Team members onsite topics that are unfamiliar or need further guidance. 

  • Ability to confirm layouts and field conditions, ensuring field verification is completed accurately.

  • Ability to coordinate and control the quality in the performance of trade contractors.

  • Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise, have a problem-solving approach.

CERTIFICATIONS;

  • OSHA 30 Hour Certified

  • Construction Super License.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to HR@MDGny.com with Subject Line: General Construction Superintendent— Troy, NY.

We are an equal opportunity employer.