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Senior Superintendent HighRise Construction GroundUp

Mai Placement, New York, NY, United States


Senior Superintendent – High-Rise Construction (Ground-Up)
Brooklyn, NY

$80,000 - $130,000

Description / Position Overview
This role owns the on-site execution of large-scale, ground-up high-rise construction projects. The Senior Superintendent is responsible for managing all site activity, coordinating complex construction sequencing, and ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and according to plan. This role exists to bring experienced leadership to highly complex high-rise builds where coordination, planning, and execution must operate at a high level.

What You’ll Own

Own on-site execution of ground‑up high‑rise construction projects

Manage construction sequencing, coordination, and daily site operations

Lead subcontractors and ensure work is completed to plan and schedule

Identify risks and resolve issues before they impact progress

Coordinate across trades, engineers, and project stakeholders

Ensure safety, quality, and timeline adherence across all site activity

Must‑Haves

Direct experience with ground‑up high‑rise construction (40+ stories)

Proven ability to manage large, complex construction sites

Strong understanding of construction sequencing and coordination

Ability to lead teams and drive execution under pressure

Nice‑to‑Haves

Experience with NYC high‑rise projects

Background in large‑scale or multi‑phase developments

Experience working with ownership groups or developers

What Success Looks Like
First 90 Days: Establishes control of site operations and project coordination, aligns teams and sets clear execution expectations.

First 6 Months: Project execution is stable, coordinated, and on track; risks are identified early and managed proactively.

Compensation
$80,000-$130,000 per year

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