Lead Superintendent – Multifamily Construction
Trueline · Palm Desert, CA · 3 wk ago
Management$120k–$160k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do as the Lead Superintendent
- Direct all onsite construction activities from project startup through turnover
- Lead subcontractors, field staff, and trade partners to maintain schedule and productivity goals
- Develop and execute short-term and long-range construction planning efforts
- Cook up and execute daily field operations
- Coordinate inspections, deliveries, manpower, and daily field operations
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and project quality
- Conduct regular site walks and quality control reviews
- Manage punch list completion and project closeout activities
- Champion a proactive safety culture and enforce jobsite safety standards
- Collaborate with project management, consultants, inspectors, and ownership representatives
- Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel
- Identify and resolve field challenges before they impact project milestones
Must-Haves as the Lead Superintendent
- 10+ years of construction leadership experience in the field
- Experience serving as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent on multifamily projects
- Successful track record delivering large residential developments of 200+ units
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, logistics, and site operations
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously
- Familiarity with inspections, turnover processes, punch lists, and project closeout
- Proficiency with Procore and construction management technology
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice-to-Haves as the Lead Superintendent
- Multifamily wood-frame construction experience
- Slab-on-grade construction experience
- Affordable housing project experience
- Southern California construction experience
- OSHA 30 certification
- Experience leading large, complex jobsites with significant subcontractor activity
Our Client Offers
- Base salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Opportunity to lead a significant multifamily development
- Long-term career growth with a dedicated multifamily builder
- Stable project pipeline throughout Southern California
- Collaborative and field-focused company culture
- High visibility within a growing organization