Commercial Construction Superintendent

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Employee-Owners, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, and in 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by ENR. None of it happens without the team. That’s why we Build Different.

We are seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent for our New York City area projects. Superintendents provide leadership and supervision to a team of construction professionals and subcontractors at our retail and commercial construction job sites.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day field operations of construction projects and provide oversight and coordination of work between trades
• Requires a proven record of managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and trades
• Strong construction knowledge and ability to read and understand architectural and structural drawings. Dimension/layout verification
• Must maintain strong professional collaboration with Project Managers, Architects, Clients and/or Client Representatives
• Management of schedule, including weekly preparation of 3-week look ahead
• Verification of compliance with submittals and all daily logs
• Must ensure there is a daily focus on job site safety and maintain job site security and perimeter access
• Manage close-out process and warranty responses in partnership with project manager.
• Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
• Monitor costs, including labor time and material
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings, including project and subcontractor meetings

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Lead Construction Superintendent
• Must have prior experience on short duration retail construction projects. Restaurants, hospitality and entertainment venue experience will also be considered
• OSHA 30 required
• Must demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of local subcontractor base and strong experience managing multiple subcontractors on various projects
• High school diploma required; junior college or construction education preferred
• Ability to work with tools to perform various phases of construction work is preferred

Software Systems:

• Microsoft Office experience required
• Procore experience highly preferred
• Timberline/Sage experience preferred
• Basic working knowledge of Zoom or MS Teams

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $120,000 - $180,000 salary per year. In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).