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Senior Superintendent of Construction - NY HELPS

New York State Civil Service

Albany, NYFull-time$74–94K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$74–94K/yr
Location
Albany, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA HAZWOPER CertificationValid Driver's License Or Transportation Ability

Job overview

The Senior Superintendent of Construction works in the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Operations, Bureau of Design & Construction. The role oversees construction supervision and inspection on large building projects and may cover structures such as dams, bridges, and boat launches. The position may involve statewide reassignment, substantial travel, difficult terrain, and adverse weather.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction SupervisionConstruction InspectionCost EstimatingConstruction PlanningConstruction SchedulingContract Document InterpretationBuilding Code ComplianceTerrain NavigationLifting

Qualifications

Assistant Superintendent ServiceAssociate's in Engineering or RelatedThree Years Qualifying ExperienceFive Years Qualifying ExperienceValid Driver's License or Transportation AbilityOSHA HAZWOPER CertificationLift 50 Pounds

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Senior Superintendent of Construction - NY HELPS

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 19

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $73755 to $93682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 90%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Duties Description This position is located in the Division of Operations, Bureau of Design & Construction. Duties are as follows:• Perform and/or oversee construction supervision and inspection on large building projects to ensure adherence to specifications, contracts, and good work standards. • Prepare or supervise the preparation of construction reports and expedite the execution of contracts. • May be reassigned on a temporary basis to any project in the State regardless of location. • May supervise Assistant or Junior Superintendents of Construction or contractors. • Perform similar duties for buildings and other structures which include, but are not limited to, dams, bridges, and boat launches.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:Promotional: Must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Assistant Superintendent of Construction.Open Competitive: Must have either 1. an associate's degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, or construction technology AND three years of qualifying experience as described below;** Or 2. five years of qualifying experience as described below.****Experience assisting in the management of multi-trade construction projects from inception to completion to include cost estimating, construction planning and scheduling; contract document reading and interpretation, including agreement and conditions, plans and specifications; and construction inspection to ensure compliance with building codes for construction projects. Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience in constructing one single-family dwelling.Qualifications for competitive appointment:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DECorReinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.orTransfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 17 or higher and eligible to transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.Must be able to work in remote areas.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Shift & Geographic pay differentials• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: [email protected] be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting 26-228039 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,365 open Construction Superintendent jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$74–94K/yr
  • New York median$115–160K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$110–150K/yr408 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $84K, is 37% below the New York median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Construction Superintendent salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 79 open Construction Superintendent jobs in New York and 1,365 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Construction Superintendent postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,114 postings).
Education
46 of the 1,365 open Construction Superintendent jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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