High-End Residential Superintendent

We’re hiring a superintendent to lead a one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects in the New York area. Dowbuilt superintendents are positive, humble, solution-oriented individuals who are passionate about great design and unique building challenges. This position offers an opportunity to lead teams that are dedicated to the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship.

As superintendent, you’ll be the on-site construction manager, in charge of building one-of-a-kind architecture. You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensuring work is performed safely, in accordance with plans and specifications, and in compliance with local building codes
• Daily constructability problem-solving
• Onsite quality control throughout project lifecycle
• Partnering with the project manager to develop and manage the project schedule in MS Project; contributing to estimate creation in preconstruction phase
• Maintaining plans, specifications, as-builts, and other necessary documentation
• Managing subcontractors and all related elements (i.e., scheduling, evaluating work performed, safety compliance, submittal review, shop drawings, RFIs)
• Managing entire field crew and maximizing supplier relationships, keeping communication open and professional
• Daily walk-throughs and job log of all required information (i.e., personnel, owner visits, inspectors, architects, hazard identification and abatement, weather, near misses)
• Professionally representing Dowbuilt with clients, architects, owner’s reps, project managers, subcontractors, management, field staff, and neighbors/HOA representatives
• Coordinating material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement (with foreman support)
• Training and directing field crew and conducting performance evaluations
• Maintaining job site security (i.e., ensure safety of all people, tools, and materials)

• 15 years of superintendent experience, 5 years high-end, custom residential
• Experience working through design details and constructability challenges directly with architects and designers to achieve design intent
• Degree in Construction Management or related field OR equivalent professional experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• Journeyman-level carpentry skills
• Excellent communication, team-building and mentoring skills
• Deep technical building knowledge and experience with both traditional and new materials and methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project
• Proficiency in Procore, preferred
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE is a plus, but not required
• U.S. work authorization

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max 192 hours/24 days annually
• Mentorship and career development opportunities
• Annual discretionary bonus

The base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with the opportunity for growth and advancement over time.

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never‑been‑done‑before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest and Architectural Record. The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care…