About the Project

Pennmark is undertaking one of its most ambitious developments to date — the adaptive reuse of a historic building in Harrisburg, converting it into over 300 residential units and 15,000 SF of Retail. This is a complex, multi-phase project that combines historic preservation requirements, modern multifamily construction, and the operational coordination of a large mixed-trade workforce.

This is not a typical ground-up build. The right Superintendent will navigate historic tax credit compliance, structural rehabilitation, hazardous materials abatement, MEP upgrades to modern standards, and full residential build-out — all under one roof and one schedule.

About Pennmark

Pennmark is a full-service commercial real estate development and management company headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA, with approximately 4 million square feet of retail and office space across PA, NJ, and OH. We perform development, construction oversight, and property management in-house. This Superintendent role is critical to the success of our largest residential undertaking.

Position Summary

The Superintendent is the on-site leader of all construction activity for the entire duration of the project. This role owns daily operations, trade coordination, safety, quality, schedule, and compliance — including the unique requirements of building within a historic structure. The Superintendent reports directly to senior leadership and is accountable for delivering 100 units on schedule, on budget, and to code.

This is a high-accountability role. Candidates must have proven adaptive reuse, multifamily, or historic rehabilitation experience. Ground-up new construction alone is not sufficient preparation for this project.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & On-Site Management

• Serve as the primary on-site authority for all construction operations, present at the jobsite full-time throughout the project
• Lead daily superintendent walkthroughs, weekly OAC meetings, and pre-construction meetings with each trade
• Coordinate the work of 15–25+ subcontractors across structural, envelope, MEP, finishes, and specialty historic preservation trades
• Resolve field conflicts in real time and escalate issues that impact schedule, budget, or scope
• Maintain daily reports, manpower logs, weather logs, RFI logs, and incident reports through Procore or equivalent CMS

Historic Preservation Compliance

• Work directly with the historic preservation architect, SHPO (PA Bureau for Historic Preservation), and NPS to ensure all work meets Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
• Protect, document, and restore character-defining historic features (masonry, windows, cornices, interior millwork, etc.) per approved drawings
• Coordinate state and federal historic tax credit compliance documentation throughout the project
• Manage trades performing specialized historic restoration work — masonry repointing, window restoration, decorative plaster repair

Schedule & Budget Management

• Develop, maintain, and update the master construction schedule using MS Project, Primavera P6, or Smartsheet
• Identify schedule risks early and execute recovery plans when needed
• Track look-ahead schedules (3-week, 6-week) and align subcontractor manpower accordingly
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications, change order requests, and material deliveries
• Monitor labor productivity and report budget variances to the Project Executive weekly

Quality Control

• Establish quality benchmarks at the start of each trade scope and enforce through punch list discipline
• Conduct mockups for critical assemblies (window installations, wall assemblies, finishes) before full production
• Coordinate inspections with municipal authorities, third-party inspectors, and historic preservation reviewers
• Maintain a defect-free turnover standard for all 100 units

Safety & Compliance

• Own jobsite safety — daily toolbox talks, weekly safety walks, and full enforcement of OSHA standards
• Coordinate hazardous materials abatement (lead, asbestos, mold) per state and federal regulations
• Ensure compliance with PA L&I, Harrisburg Department of Building and Housing, and local fire marshal requirements
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training, and incidents

Trade & Vendor Coordination

• Procure, schedule, and oversee subcontractors and vendors
• Review subcontractor scopes, submittals, shop drawings, and material samples
• Conduct quality and progress walkthroughs with each trade weekly
• Manage long-lead items (windows, elevators, mechanical equipment) and material logistics on a constrained urban site

Communication & Reporting

• Provide weekly progress reports to the Project Executive, leadership team, and ownership
• Communicate clearly with architects, engineers, and inspectors
• Run productive subcontractor coordination meetings — no meeting without a deliverable
• Be the first call for any after-hours emergency on site

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction supervision experience, including at least 5 years as a lead Superintendent
• Direct experience on at least one of the following:
• Adaptive reuse / historic rehabilitation project ($10M+)
• 100+ unit multifamily residential project
• Mixed-use development with structural rehabilitation
• Proven track record completing projects on schedule and within budget — be ready to discuss specific projects, numbers, and outcomes
• Working knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and historic tax credit (HTC) compliance documentation
• Strong understanding of building codes (IBC, IEBC, IRC), accessibility requirements (ADA, Fair Housing Act), and PA-specific building regulations
• Field-level competency in all major trades: concrete, masonry, structural steel, framing, roofing, MEP, drywall, finishes
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and historic preservation drawings
• OSHA 30-Hour certification (current)
• Valid driver's license; reliable transportation; willingness to be on-site in Harrisburg full-time

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience with Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program and federal HTC documentation
• LEED, Passive House, or NGBS familiarity (multifamily green building)
• Experience with occupied-building rehabilitation or phased turnover
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) — a meaningful plus for subcontractor coordination

What You're Walking Into

This project will involve simultaneously:

• Stabilizing and rehabilitating a historic structure that has not been actively maintained for residential use
• Coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety systems for 100 dwelling units
• Managing dust, noise, vibration, and security in an urban downtown environment
• Maintaining compliance with two layers of oversight — local building department AND historic preservation review
• Delivering 100 turnover-ready units with consistent quality across the entire building

The right Superintendent treats this as both a craft project and an operational project — equal parts respect for the building's history and discipline around the modern construction calendar.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person