Construction Superintendent – Federal / Commercial / Industrial

Watertown, NY / Projects throughout New York (Relocation assistance available)
$100,000–$130,000 annually + Sign on Bonus

Seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to join an established construction contractor supporting federal/military, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout New York.

This is a hands-on field leadership position for someone who is comfortable independently managing jobsite operations, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, maintaining schedules, and taking projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

Projects range from approximately $100K to $7M and include a mix of ground-up construction, renovations, and infrastructure work, with project durations ranging from six months to two years.

What You'll Do

Oversee day-to-day field operations for federal/military, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects.
Manage projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, schedules, materials, and site activities.
Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and project documentation.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable building codes and project requirements.
Work directly with project ownership and internal project teams to resolve field issues and keep projects moving.
Assist with project numbers, estimates, costs, and overall project planning.
Manage approximately 2–3 projects depending on project size and complexity.
Maintain strong communication with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members.
Travel to project sites throughout New York with occasional out-of-state travel as needed.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of field construction experience required.
Strong experience with ground-up commercial buildings and/or infrastructure projects.
Previous Superintendent, General Superintendent, Construction Superintendent, or similar field leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, building materials, and applicable building codes.
Ability to confidently read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Comfortable working with project costs, numbers, and estimates.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable using computers and construction-related software.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required.
Stable employment history strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is a plus but not required for candidates with strong hands-on experience.
Experience with Sage Timberline, Primavera, and/or Bluebeam is helpful.
Previous federal or military construction experience is highly desirable.