General Superintendent Field Supervisor (72917)
Astoria, NY - USA
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Job Summary
The General Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field operations for commercial construction projects involving stone masonry waterproofing facade systems exterior envelope work restoration and related specialty scopes. This role manages superintendents foremen field crews subcontractors manpower planning safety quality control scheduling production logistics and coordination with project management teams.
The ideal candidate has strong commercial construction experience deep knowledge of exterior building envelope systems and the ability to lead multiple projects or large-scale field operations from mobilization through closeout.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily field operations for commercial stone masonry waterproofing facade and exterior envelope projects.
- Manage superintendents foremen field crews subcontractors vendors and labor resources across active projects.
- Coordinate manpower materials equipment deliveries access staging and site logistics to maintain project schedules.
- Review project plans specifications shop drawings submittals RFIs change orders and construction documents to ensure field execution aligns with contract requirements.
- Monitor project progress productivity quality safety and cost performance.
- Work closely with project managers owners general contractors architects engineers consultants and inspectors to resolve field issues.
- Lead field planning meetings coordination meetings toolbox talks safety meetings and project progress reviews.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA standards company safety policies site-specific safety plans and applicable building codes.
- Inspect ongoing work for quality accuracy durability and conformance with specifications manufacturer requirements and industry standards.
- Identify potential schedule impacts labor shortages material delays design conflicts and field coordination issues before they affect project performance.
- Support estimating and project management teams with constructability reviews production planning sequencing labor budgets and field input.
- Develop and maintain strong communication between field leadership and office management.
- Oversee installation and coordination of masonry stone veneer dimensional stone brick block CMU terra cotta precast elements waterproofing membranes air barriers sealants flashing facade panels rainscreen systems restoration work and related exterior systems.
- Ensure proper layout sequencing substrate preparation anchoring waterproofing integration sealant installation and envelope continuity.
- Manage punch list completion inspections project closeout and final turnover.
- Train mentor and develop field supervisors foremen and crew leaders.
- Promote a culture of accountability safety quality craftsmanship teamwork and professional field leadership.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive Field leadership
- Commercial field construction experience with significant experience in masonry stone waterproofing facade exterior envelope or restoration work.
- Prior experience as a Superintendent General Superintendent Field Operations Manager or Senior Field Supervisor.
- Strong knowledge of commercial masonry stone installation waterproofing systems facade assemblies flashing sealants air/vapor barriers restoration and exterior wall systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications shop drawings details schedules and project documents.
- Strong understanding of project sequencing field logistics manpower planning safety compliance and quality control.
- Experience managing multiple crews foremen subcontractors and active job sites.
- Ability to coordinate with general contractors project managers architects engineers consultants inspectors and ownership teams.
- Strong leadership communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to identify field conflicts propose practical solutions and keep projects moving efficiently.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and commercial jobsite safety standards.
- Proficiency with construction technology project management software scheduling tools email and mobile field reporting systems preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with high-rise mid-rise institutional mixed-use hospitality healthcare education government retail or large commercial projects.
- Experience with restoration recladding building envelope remediation facade repair structural masonry repair and exterior waterproofing.
- Familiarity with swing stages scaffolding mast climbers hoisting rigging aerial lifts and access coordination.
- Experience working with union or non-union field labor.
- Experienced knowledge of NYC DOB requirements ( 30 certification preferred.
- Manufacturer training or certifications in waterproofing air barrier sealant or facade systems preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager