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Superintendent (Ground Up) at JRM Construction Management
New York, NYFull-timeBLDGS - Field OversightPosted about 1 month ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><strong>Company Overview</strong></u></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.</span></p></div><p style="line-height: 1.2;"> </p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Summary</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This Superintendent is responsible for coordinating all site construction activities. This includes maintaining the highest quality, supervising all trade and field personnel, administering good construction safety practices with all on-site activities and complete the project on schedule and within budget.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage development, updates, and maintenance of project schedules, including master, 60-day, and two-week look-ahead schedules for assigned trades. </span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Implement and maintain corporate safety programs, site safety, and logistics plans daily. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monitor material delivery dates and inform the project superintendent for scheduling. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare, attend, and document weekly foreman and superintendent meetings; manage weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task safety meetings. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Produce timely daily construction reports and ensure risk controls are maintained. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Attend weekly project team meetings to update fieldwork status and communicate issues requiring action. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain document control to ensure compliance with current design documentation and approved shop drawings. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate design-related issues to the project manager for timely RFI issuance. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist in preparing monthly client status reports and ensure sufficient job progress photos are taken. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Secure, post, and renew all necessary permits before work begins. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with project manager in preconstruction on constructability, scope, scheduling, and buy-out. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Research and address owner, landlord, and regulatory requirements to avoid delays and ensure client satisfaction. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop thorough understanding of project strategy, financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Oversee daily field operations to ensure safety, progress, quality control, and cleanliness. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Partner with project manager to keep schedules accurate and aligned with project cost and timelines. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Foster positive subcontractor relations and maintain open communication regarding work changes and conditions. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage punch list process to ensure timely completion. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate actively in company-wide training and development initiatives.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications and Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.</span> </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10+ years of ground-up construction experience, including experience with concrete high-rise and superstructure construction. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to manage full project life cycle from foundation through TCO. <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and documentation. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and release processes. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Skilled in reviewing shop drawing submittals and interpreting building plans and specifications. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong site safety knowledge with ability to identify and resolve safety issues. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable for senior leadership. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong leadership, time management, organizational skills, with attention to detail, dependability, and discretion. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Certified in 10-Hour and 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Certified 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Computer Systems</span></strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.2;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Procore. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">Salary Information</span></strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To the extent that this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $160,000 - 220,000.</span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">#LI-OnSite</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. </span></em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.<br></em></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>For more information on how JRM Construction Management collects and uses your personal information, reference our <a href="https://www.jrmcm.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>.</em></span></p></div>
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