Job Description

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.

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