What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Superintendent position at Cityscape Recruitment USA?
About the Project
A nationally recognized owner/developer is delivering a landmark 50 story luxury residential tower in Jersey City. The project is a ground-up, high-rise residential development featuring extensive high-end amenities, premium finishes, and complex building systems. This will be one of the most visible and prestigious residential projects in the New Jersey market.
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent to lead all on-site construction operations from superstructure through interiors, commissioning, and turnover.
This individual will take full ownership of field execution, safety, schedule, and quality, working closely with the project executive team, trade partners, inspectors, and local authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall leadership of all field operations on a 50 story high-rise residential project
- Manage and mentor Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and field staff
- Drive schedule adherence across superstructure, façade, MEP, interiors, and amenities
- Enforce NJ building codes, inspections, and compliance requirements
- Lead site safety programs and maintain a best-in-class safety culture
- Coordinate logistics in a dense urban environment
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, inspectors, and city officials
- Ensure quality standards consistent with luxury residential delivery
Benefits & Rewards
- My client is looking to pay between $180,000 - $230,000 a full benefits package.
- This is a brilliant opportunity to work for one of the leading developers in the country, a developer with one of the best portfolios of work in the United States.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Lead Superintendent on a 20 story ground up high-rise project
- New Jersey high-rise construction experience is essential
- Someone who has good stability throughout the resume, must have been with their current company for at least 3 years.
- Strong working knowledge of NJ building codes, inspections, and approvals
- Background in luxury residential or mixed-use high-rise construction
- Expertise in concrete superstructure, façade systems, MEP coordination, and interior fit-out
- 15 years of experience working as a Superintendent
- Experience of working on projects worth $70M
Salary : $180,000 - $230,000