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Cobalt Recruitment Inc.

Construction Superintendent - Mechanical Installations

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A Construction Superintendent runs day-to-day operations on a construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also performs important quality control and coordinates subcontractors. Often works in cooperation with construction project manager.

$114,156 / year median in New York

+5% projected growth

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Construction Superintendent - Mechanical Installations NYC Metro Area | Full-Time | $120,000 to $160,000 + Benefits + Project Performance Bonus About the Opportunity A well-established NYC mechanical contractor needs a Construction Superintendent to run day-to-day field operations on commercial and multifamily mechanical installs across the five boroughs. Scope includes central boiler plant replacements, heating system upgrades, plumbing installs, controls integration, and energy retrofit work on jobs ranging from $2M to $20M. You'll run the job from mobilization through close-out: crews, subs, safety, quality, schedule, and daily execution on-site. This is a hands-on field leadership role with long-term growth, project bonuses, and a shot at running some of the more complex mechanical installs in the city. Compensation & Benefits $120,000 to $160,000 base salary Project performance bonus ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401(k) with company match Medical, dental & vision insurance Paid Time Off Long-term career growth Responsibilities Run day-to-day field operations on active mechanical installs Direct foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to keep the job safe, on schedule, and up to spec Manage manpower, site logistics, and 2-week look-aheads Coordinate deliveries, DOB/FDNY inspections, material procurement, and trade sequencing Keep daily field reports, safety logs, and site documentation current Flag RFIs and change order opportunities and loop in the PM Enforce
OSHA, NYC
SST, and prevailing wage requirements on site Manage relationships with clients, consultants, and GCs on site Qualifications 5+ years running field crews on commercial mechanical installs (boiler, hydronic, steam, plumbing, or HVAC) for a mechanical contractor Strong hands-on background in boilers, hydronic systems, steam, plumbing, or HVAC Experience supervising crews and subs on active job sites Can read mechanical drawings and specs OSHA 30 and NYC SST (40-Hour) required Valid driver's license, able to travel between job sites across the NYC metro NYCHA, public works, or prevailing wage (PW) experience a plus cob2