Lead Superintendent-Facilities Manager Union BJ-Manhattan uptown

Job Description

Lead Superintendent-Facilities Manager Union 32BJ

Location:

Upper Manhattan

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To:

Property Manager

We are seeking an accomplished and highly skilled Live-In Building Superintendent to oversee day-to-day building operations, emergency response, and long-term capital improvements in a large-scale multifamily development undergoing PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) renovations.

This role requires deep technical knowledge across all major trades—boilers, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems—along with proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary maintenance teams. The Superintendent will serve as both a hands‑on problem solver and a strategic manager, ensuring smooth daily operations while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and management during complex renovation projects.

The position requires the candidate to reside onsite, ensuring rapid response to after‑hours emergencies and direct oversight of all building systems.

• Direct and oversee daily maintenance across all building systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Establish and manage preventive maintenance schedules to extend the life of critical infrastructure.
• Respond immediately to tenant and building emergencies, applying hands‑on technical expertise when required.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repair or renovation work.
• Maintain a well‑stocked and organized supply inventory, including renovation‑related materials.
• Implement sustainability measures such as energy‑efficient lighting, heating, and water conservation systems.

• Act as the onsite liaison for PACT renovation contractors, ensuring work aligns with scope, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Assist management with tenant communications during renovations, including temporary relocations, access scheduling, and unit readiness.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of active renovation zones, verifying contractor workmanship and ensuring adherence to HQS, DOB, and NYCHA standards.
• Work with contractors and property management to identify, track, and close out deficiencies in renovated units.
• Monitor replacement and modernization of boilers, plumbing stacks, gas lines, elevators, and fire safety systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to dust, lead paint, asbestos, and mold abatement protocols required in occupied buildings under renovation.
• Maintain detailed logs of contractor progress, resident complaints, and completed upgrades for management and ownership review.

• Boilers:
  Manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections; ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for heating season.
• Plumbing:
  Oversee pipe replacements, fixture installations, and sewage/drainage systems. Interpret blueprints and ensure code compliance.
• Carpentry:
  Repair, install, and modify building components including doors, windows, framing, drywall, and cabinetry.
• Electrical:
  Perform and supervise electrical system maintenance—wiring, circuit breakers, and lighting—ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safe integration with new PACT installations.

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify system inefficiencies and recommend cost‑effective, long‑term solutions.
• Develop strategies to reduce repeat issues and minimize downtime during both daily operations and renovations.

• Supervise and mentor a large staff of assistant superintendents, handymen, maintenance workers, and porters.
• Assign tasks based on skill sets and oversee workflow to ensure high‑quality, timely completion.
• Hold regular staff meetings covering renovation progress, safety protocols, and operational goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide training, and support staff development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and resident‑focused service.

• Perform routine inspections of apartments, common areas, and building systems.
• Verify that both staff and contractors meet high standards of workmanship.
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