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Jersey City, New Jersey · USA job

Construction Superintendent, Mechanical / MEP Systems

Cobalt Recruitment

Jersey City, New Jersey

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead on-site MEP installation efforts on complex NYC projects, owning field operations from mobilization to close-out. You'll supervise in-house crews and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule while maintaining thorough project reporting. The position offers long-term growth and performance-based bonuses on high-value mechanical installs. You will work closely with PMs, architects, and clients to deliver critical boiler, heating, and plumbing upgrades that drive building performance in a dynamic market.

Compensation / Benefits
  • project performance bonus
  • 401(k) with company match
  • medical, dental & vision insurance
  • paid time off
  • long-term career growth
  • base salary $125,000 to $160,000
Responsibilities
  • Serve as primary on-site authority for active MEP projects, directing foremen, crews, and subcontractors
  • Own daily job site reporting including safety and construction reports
  • Update tasks, man-days, and schedule status; flag deviations to PM
  • Prepare 2-week look-aheads and lead weekly Site Super / PM meetings
  • Coordinate labor, materials, subcontractors, and deliveries on the critical path
  • Ensure site quality control through close-out and punch list completion
  • Enforce safety programs, PPE, hazard analyses; manage OSHA logs and incident reporting
  • Manage prevailing wage sign-in and related compliance documentation
  • Communicate RFIs, submittals, and drawing conflicts; document change orders
  • Attend site meetings with architects, engineers, customers, and city agencies as required
Key requirements
  • 5+ years leading commercial MEP construction projects
  • Strong background in commercial boilers, hydronic/steam heating, plumbing, or mechanical construction
  • Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors
  • Ability to read/interpret construction drawings, specs, and MEP plans
  • OSHA 30 certification and NYC SST card (40-hour) required
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel between NYC-area job sites
  • Comfortable with daily field reporting and documentation; proficient with project management and communication software
  • leadership
  • effective communication
  • problem solving
  • MEP coordination
  • reading drawings and specifications
  • Procore

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