Superintendent

Company Overview

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.

Job Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all on-site construction activities. The position ensures the highest standards of quality, supervises trade partners and field personnel, enforces best-in-class safety practices, and supports the successful delivery of projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the General Superintendent in developing, updating, and maintaining the project schedule, including the master schedule, 60-day look-ahead schedules, and two-week look-ahead plans for assigned trades.
• Enforce and maintain corporate safety program requirements across all daily site operations.
• Track material procurement and delivery timelines, ensuring required materials arrive on site as scheduled and coordinating closely with the Project Superintendent on contract item lists, shop drawing schedules, and deliveries.
• Participate in weekly foreman, superintendent, and project team meetings to align on field progress, logistics, and issues requiring action.
• Prepare accurate and timely daily construction reports documenting site activity and progress.
• Identify, implement, and maintain appropriate risk controls throughout the duration of the project.
• Establish and maintain effective document control systems to ensure work is installed in accordance with the latest design documents and approved shop drawings.
• Communicate design questions or information gaps to the Project Manager for timely issuance of RFIs.
• Assist in preparing monthly project status reports for client submission.
• Ensure all required permits and jurisdictional approvals are obtained, posted, and renewed as required prior to and during construction.
• Partner with the Project Manager during preconstruction to identify constructability concerns, scope gaps, and potential risks, and participate in scope development, buy-out strategies, and scheduling.
• Research and address owner, landlord, and city/state requirements to prevent delays, ensure safety, and support client satisfaction.
• Develop a strong understanding of project strategy, including financial objectives, schedules, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspection requirements.
• Oversee daily field operations to ensure site safety, quality workmanship, schedule adherence, progress tracking, and site cleanliness.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain an accurate, up-to-date project schedule that reflects evolving project conditions and meets cost and time requirements.
• Foster positive subcontractor and vendor relationships through professionalism, fairness, and clear communication.

Qualifications and Skills

• Requires Engineering, Construction Management or related Bachelor's degree, or possess equivalent years of related experience.
• Requires 7 years of experience working on core/shell projects. Previous Hospitality or Residential experience is a plus but not necessary.
• Requires working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required.
• 10-Hour OSHA and 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certificate
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Timberline
  

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. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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.

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