Senior Superintendent – Construction
About Charney
Founded in 2013, Charney Companies is a fully integrated real estate development, construction, brokerage, and management firm focused on developing, owning, and operating first-class residential and commercial real estate in the New York City Metro area. From ground-up construction to adaptive reuse and value-add repositioning, Charney plays an integral role in all aspects of the development process – combining creative vision with a tech-driven approach to deliver superior products to the marketplace and best-in-class returns for investors. Beyond their own portfolio, Charney extends their expertise to third-party clients through brokerage and property management services, bringing the same standard of excellence to every engagement. Charney owns, operates, and is under construction on over three million square feet throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan and has earned awards and recognition from municipal organizations and media outlets for their work.
What You Will Do
We are seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our construction team for our 175 3rd Street project in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The project is a new construction building comprised of 1.2 million square feet, approximately 1,100 rental units, amenities, retail spaces and a waterfront park. This role requires full-time presence onsite, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Leads daily on-site construction activities for major trades on the project
- Supervises superintendents, assistant superintendents and foremen
- Directs subcontractors and coordinates trade sequencing
- Implements approved construction means and methods
- Assists in establishing site logistics plans and implements them in the field
- Maintains consistent field execution aligned with developer standards
- Responsible for performance evaluations of direct reports
- Executes and maintains project schedules in concert with the project management staff
- Plans weekly work activities and manpower
- Monitors productivity and adjusts labor deployment as needed
- Identifies schedule impacts early and implements corrective actions
- Reviews drawings, specifications, and contracts for constructability and scope alignment
- Coordinates with architects, engineers, consultants
- Evaluates subcontractor performance and field capability
- Provides accurate daily reports, progress updates and field input
- Supports cost control through efficient field execution and reduced rework
- Partners closely with Development, Project Management, and Design teams
Safety & Risk Management
- Enforces safety programs in compliance with OSHA, NYC DOB, and company policies
- Ensures Site Safety Plans are implemented and maintained
- Reports and assists with investigation of incidents and near misses
- Promotes a proactive safety culture across the project
Quality Control & Long-term Asset Focus
- Ensures work is performed in accordance with contract documents
- Enforces quality standards consistent with long-term ownership and operations
- Oversees inspections, mockups, testing, and punch list resolution
- Minimizes warranty issues through proactive field oversight
Regulatory & Compliance
- Coordinates NYC DOB, FDNY, DEP, and third-party inspections
- Maintains required site logs, permits and compliance documentation
- Ensures adherence to Local Laws, and site safety requirements
Who Are You
- 10-12+ years of construction management experience
- Proven experience managing large-scale or complex NYC construction projects
- Strong knowledge of construction means and methods
- Advanced understanding of NYC codes, permitting, and regulatory processes
- OSHA 30 required; NYC Superintendent License required
- NYC DOB Site Safety Manager preferred
- Proficiency with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents and contracts
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- High accountability mindset aligned with owner outcomes
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
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