The Moinian Group is hiring: Licensed Construction Superintendent in New York

The Moinian Group is one of the largest privately held real estate firms in the U.S., known for its development and management of premier residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties across New York City.

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee the conversion of a 150,000 sq. ft. office building into luxury residential apartments in Downtown Manhattan . This role is focused on the active conversion of a high-rise office building into high-end residential units , a complex and highly coordinated project in a dense urban environment. The Superintendent will be responsible for daily field operations, subcontractor management, schedule adherence, safety, and quality control — with a special emphasis on managing work in occupied or partially active buildings and delivering the level of finish expected in luxury residential construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, organized, and DOB-compliant job site always.
• Lead and coordinate all daily site activities and subcontractor operations.
• Ensure adequate manpower, sequencing, and material deliveries to meet the project schedule.
• Manage construction in an occupied or partially occupied building , coordinating with property management and tenants as needed.
• Oversee the transformation of commercial spaces into high-end residential units , ensuring top-tier attention to detail and quality finishes.
• Maintain thorough daily reports, participate in meetings, and collaborate closely with project managers and ownership.
• Handle all NYC DOB inspections, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Identify field issues quickly and implement solutions to keep the project on track.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent with a general contractor, managing high-rise projects in New York City.
• Proven experience on office-to-residential conversions or adaptive reuse projects.
• Experience working in occupied buildings and coordinating existing operations.
• Track record of delivering luxury residential units with top-tier finish quality.
• Strong knowledge of construction trades, building systems, and sequencing.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Deep familiarity with NYC DOB processes , codes, and inspections.
• OSHA 30 required; SST and scaffold certifications preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings accurately.
• Strong leadership presence on-site with the ability to motivate and manage subcontractors.