NYC Jail General Superintendent

Job Description

1. Field Supervision

• Oversee all day-to-day on-site construction operations.
• Direct and supervise subcontractors, site supervisors, and trade personnel.
• Ensure work progresses in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules.

2. Project Coordination

• Collaborate with the project manager, design teams, engineers, and local authorities.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify conflicts or discrepancies.
• Participate in regular coordination and progress meetings.

3. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce all safety procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and routine site safety inspections.
• Implement incident reporting and corrective action protocols.

4. Quality Assurance

• Inspect work to confirm compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and third-party quality controls.
• Lead punch list development, tracking, and resolution.

5. Scheduling & Planning

• Monitor daily progress against the construction schedule.
• Identify potential delays and propose mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with schedulers to adjust sequencing and resource allocations.

6. Resource Management

• Oversee delivery and utilization of equipment and materials.
• Ensure labor, materials, and equipment meet project needs and timelines.
• Coordinate with logistics teams for on-time deliveries.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily reports, progress logs, and photographic documentation.
• Communicate field updates, issues, and risks to the Project Manager.
• Track labor hours, equipment usage, and productivity metrics.

8. Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate with local agencies, inspectors, and other external stakeholders.
• Address inquiries or concerns from community members or project neighbors when required.

Bus Terminal-Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility relocations and installation of underground infrastructure.
• Support integration of specialized transit elements (e.g., bus bays, canopies, fare collection systems).
• Manage traffic and pedestrian safety around the work zone.
• Develop and execute staging plans within an active transit environment, if applicable.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements such as stormwater management and noise controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 15 years of construction supervision experience, ideally within transit or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural systems.
• Demonstrated leadership on large-scale public or transportation-focused projects.
• OSHA 30 certification required; PMP or CM-Lean certification is an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and Primavera.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.