Superintendent

About the role

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves on being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation. Our clients include the NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation. Laland Baptiste is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee daily construction activities for capital improvement and renovation projects in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction supervision, contractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities and contractor performance
• Ensure construction work complies with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and applicable building codes
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and project teams to maintain schedules and project milestones
• Monitor construction progress, workmanship, and quality control
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action
• Review construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Monitor site safety practices and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
• Conduct and participate in progress meetings and contractor coordination meetings
• Prepare daily reports, maintain project documentation, and provide progress updates
• Assist with project closeout, punch list inspections, and final completion

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in construction supervision or construction management
• Experience with public-sector construction, capital improvement projects, or large-scale renovations preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, building codes, and contract documents
• Experience overseeing multiple trades and coordinating contractors
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management software
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain a full-time on-site presence

Benefits

• Medical / Prescription Plan
• Dental / Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short / Long Term Disability Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Baptiste University-Continuing Education

Pay

$50-55 per hour pending experience