Finish Superintendent

About the Role

The Finish Superintendent owns the building from dry-in through certificate of occupancy—insulation and drywall, interior trim and millwork, flooring, paint, MEP trim-out, appliances, amenity spaces, and final cleaning. This role runs the unit train: the repeating, rhythm-driven sequence that determines whether a multifamily project delivers on its CO and first-move-in dates. The Finish Superintendent is accountable for finish quality that meets owner and property management expectations, for a punch list that closes rather than lingers, and for a turnover package that lets DF Property Management begin leasing on day one without a trailing defect list.

Responsibilities

• Unit Train & Finish Sequencing
  • Build, publish, and drive the unit train—establishing crew rhythm, unit-per-day production rates, and the sequence each trade follows through the building.
  • Protect the train from disruption: verify predecessor work is complete and inspected before releasing the next trade, and prevent out-of-sequence work that creates rework.
  • Track production daily against target rates and take corrective action when a trade falls behind rather than absorbing the loss into float.
  • Coordinate insulation, drywall hang, finish, and paint sequencing with temporary conditioning, humidity control, and building dry-out requirements.
• Interior Finishes & MEP Trim
  • Direct interior trades—doors and hardware, trim and millwork, cabinets and countertops, flooring, tile, painting, and specialties.
  • Manage MEP trim-out and device installation, including fixtures, appliances, HVAC equipment start-up, fire alarm devices, and low-voltage systems.
  • Conduct pre-installation meetings and establish approved mock-up units that set the quality standard for the remainder of the building.
  • Verify finish selections, colors, and product substitutions against approved submittals and the owner's finish schedule before installation begins.
  • Enforce protection of completed finishes—floor protection, corner guards, unit lock-off procedures, and damage accountability.
• Amenity, Common Area & Site Completion
  • Sequence clubhouse, leasing office, fitness, and common area finishes so amenity spaces are ready for the leasing and marketing schedule, not left to the end.
  • Coordinate final site work, hardscape, landscaping, signage, and lighting with the site team to support CO and first move-in.
  • Manage elevator installation, inspection, and state certification timelines as a critical-path item.
• Inspections, Punch & Certificate of Occupancy
  • Own the CO path—identify every inspection, sign-off, and third-party certification required by the AHJ and drive them to completion on a tracked schedule.
  • Coordinate life-safety inspections including fire alarm and sprinkler testing, egress, and fire marshal walk-throughs.
  • Conduct internal pre-punch walks before the owner or consultant sees the unit, so the formal punch list is short by design.
  • Manage the punch list process to closure with documented sign-off; escalate subcontractors who fail to respond.
  • Support commissioning, testing and balancing, and building system verification.
• Turnover, Warranty & Team Leadership
  • Assemble and deliver the turnover package—as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, attic stock, keys and access control, and system training for DF Property Management.
  • Conduct building system orientation and training walks with the property management maintenance team.
  • Support the warranty period by documenting known conditions at turnover and coordinating early warranty response.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop Assistant Superintendents and field staff assigned to finish operations.
  • Champion Forge's safety program during finish operations, with focus on ladders and lifts, silica, respiratory protection, hot work, and housekeeping.

Requirements

• Required
  • 5+ years of commercial or multifamily construction superintendent or assistant superintendent experience with demonstrated ownership of interior finish scopes.
  • Proven experience running a multifamily unit train and delivering buildings to CO on schedule.
  • Strong finish quality standards and the ability to define and enforce them through mock-ups and pre-punch discipline.
  • Working knowledge of building codes, life-safety systems, and AHJ inspection and CO processes in Kentucky and Indiana jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated ability to hold subcontractors accountable to production rates, quality, and punch response.
  • Proficiency with Procore or comparable project management software, Bluebeam, and punch list tools.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to be assigned regionally.
• Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Multifamily, senior living, or hospitality finish experience where finish quality drives lease-up or resident experience.
  • Experience coordinating turnover directly with an in-house or third-party property management group.
  • Familiarity with LIHTC, HUD, or other affordable housing inspection, accessibility, and closeout requirements.
  • Working knowledge of Fair Housing and ADA/ANSI A117.1 accessibility requirements as they apply to finish installation.
  • Working proficiency in Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Cell phone and technology allowance
• Project completion incentive eligibility