Construction Superintendent, Retail & Commercial Buildouts
cobalt recruitmentNew York (NY)
$160,000.00 per annum
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Posted 35 days ago
cobalt recruitmentNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$160,000.00 per annum
About the role
Construction Superintendent, Retail & Commercial Buildouts
Location: NYC Tri-State Area (NY / NJ / CT), field-based, in-person
Job Type: Full-time, in-person
Industry: Commercial General Contracting, Retail & Restaurant Construction
Pay: $120,000 - $160,000 base, commensurate with experience
A national general contractor specializing in high-performance commercial construction is hiring a Construction Superintendent to run day-to-day field operations on its retail, restaurant, and commercial buildout projects across the NYC tri-state area. You'll take full ownership of assigned job sites, working under tight schedules to deliver multi-site brand programs and single-location buildouts on time and to spec, coordinating trades, subcontractors, and inspections along the way. With nearly 40 years in business and a reputation for on-time completion, this is a stable platform for a superintendent who thrives on fast-paced retail and hospitality construction.
Responsibilities:
- Run day-to-day field operations on assigned retail, restaurant, or commercial buildout projects from mobilization through turnover
- Coordinate and directly supervise subcontractors and trade partners to keep tight, brand-rollout schedules on track
- Conduct daily site walks and quality control checks, and manage the punch list through close-out
- Enforce jobsite safety programs and OSHA compliance
- Coordinate inspections with local building departments, landlords, and code officials
- Manage material and equipment deliveries and resolve field logistics issues as they arise
- Track daily progress against schedule and proactively flag delays or field conditions to the project management team
- Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents to confirm work is being installed correctly
- Communicate regularly with clients, architects, and landlord representatives on active job sites
- Maintain daily job site reports and documentation
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as a construction superintendent on commercial buildout, retail, or restaurant construction projects
- Experience running multiple trades and subcontractors simultaneously on fast-paced, schedule-driven projects
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, codes, and inspection processes in the NYC tri-state area
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specificationsOSHA 30 certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites across NY, NJ, and CTPreferredExperience with multi-site retail or restaurant rollout programs for national brands
- Familiarity with ICRA protocols or night-shift/phased remodel work
- Experience with Procore or similar project management/scheduling software
Compensation and Benefits:
- $120,000 - $160,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
- Full medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company contributionPTO and paid holidays
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle (where applicable)
- Stable, high-volume pipeline of work with a well-established national contractor
- This is a confidential search conducted on behalf of the hiring company. The company name is shared directly with candidates who advance in the process.cob2Salary/Rate: US$120,000.00 - US$160,000.00 per annum
Job Type: Site Based
Contract Type: Permanent
Town/City: New YorkCounty: New York
Sector: Construction & Development
Job ref: JN -092026-85738_1789507666 Post Date:09. 15. 2026
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