Assistant Superintendent | Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

About the role

A well-established general contractor and developer is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support the field leadership team on a major ground-up multifamily construction project in Queens. This is a hands-on opportunity for a construction professional looking to take the next step in their career while gaining exposure to complex NYC residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Superintendent with day-to-day field operations, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, logistics, and site organization.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities to ensure work is progressing according to plans, specifications, schedule, and quality standards.
• Assist with daily reporting, manpower tracking, progress documentation, RFIs, submittals, inspections, and punch lists.
• Help coordinate structural, architectural, and MEP trades throughout the project.
• Monitor site safety, housekeeping, quality control, and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with material deliveries, site logistics, sequencing, and coordination between trades.
• Work closely with Project Management, subcontractors, consultants, and inspectors to resolve field issues.
• Track project progress and identify potential schedule or coordination issues before they impact the work.
• Support the Superintendent through ground-up construction, closeout, inspections, and turnover.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience, preferably in ground-up multifamily, residential, commercial, or mixed-use construction.
• Experience working in the field with subcontractors and trade partners.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawings, specifications, and field coordination.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, inspections, punch lists, and project documentation.
• NYC construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Procore or similar construction software experience is a plus.
• OSHA credentials are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000-$140,000+ base salary, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, PTO, sick time, holidays, 401(k), and additional company benefits.