Superintendent - Special Projects

At Shawmut, you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.  We are building $15M to $100M projects across all sectors including in Hospitality, Life Science, Health-care, Institutional, Aviation, Public Education and Commercial/Developer sectors.

Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering: 

• Health, Life, Long/Short Term Disability Benefits including Dental and Vision as well
• 401K with Match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (Including vacation, summer Fridays, holidays, personal sick and volunteer day – which we can explain at time of interview)
• ESOP – be an employee owner!
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, discounted gym membership, pet insurance, auto & homeowner (mortgage network & insurance savings) and many more 

We’re proud that the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company as we have been recognized with over 75 Best Place to Work awards—including Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine three years in a row, Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace for Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes. 

We are currently looking for a Superintendent - Special Projects to join our team in New York. You will oversee the physical construction of the assigned Special Project done with a high level of quality, profitability and by meeting or exceeding the construction schedule.  This role is responsible for properly managing the process and the relationships with clients, subcontractors and Shawmut staff with Warranty, Closeout and Special Projects under $1M.  You will be responsible for all field activities, project set up, project execution, financial management, people development and relationship management.

• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy, goals, and client commitments through review of General Conditions and project requirements.
• Work in partnership with PM to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project
• Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project
• Always promotes positive relationships by dealing expertly and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors while instilling this philosophy in the project team.
• Use expertise in building and knowledge of specific job to deal with issues effectively while demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills

• 8+ years’ experience in construction industry, with focus on building construction and renovation work aligning with Shawmut's project profile.
• This is NOT an entry level or early in career opportunity, we are looking for an experienced and, when needed, a hands on builder
• Experience with successful client service delivery a must
• Experience with complex, fast paced, and high visibility projects a plus
• Experience in managing, training, and developing people
• NY DOB License preferred but not required
• Flexibility with schedule/work location including out of state travel, evenings or weekends will be required 

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

NYC Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $170,000  The range stated is specific to New York City.  Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.