Assistant Superintendent

JPI; Durham (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

JPI is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee field construction at multifamily projects. You will coordinate trades, maintain schedules, and uphold safety and quality standards across framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and more.

Ideal candidates have five or more years in construction, with three+ years in multi‑family settings, plus strong scheduling and PC skills. This role involves site leadership and collaboration with the Superintendent to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field preferred.
• 4–6 years of construction experience preferred; minimum five years for multi‑family experience.
• Must be familiar with multifamily construction procedures and scheduling practices.
• Proficiency with PC software and construction scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a representative of JPI’s culture and guiding principles.
• Ensure quality, schedule, and performance for assigned trades/section.
• Conduct inspections and punch lists; ensure items are completed prior to inspection.
• Coordinate subcontractor work and material deliveries; manage inspections and safety.

Skills

Site supervision

Safety awareness

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field (preferred)

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.” JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

_ Why work for us? _

We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity. Our stated purpose is to:

• Transform Building
• Enhance Communities
• Improve Lives

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth. As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

• Transformative careers in a transformative company
• Comprehensive training and development
• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization
• Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

Industry Recognition

• NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder
• Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years
• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023
• Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Competitive Bonus Program
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition Assistance
• Phone Reimbursement
• Associate Referral Bonuses

About This Job

The role of the Assistant Superintendent is to oversee the field construction process. The Assistant Superintendent will also coordinate subcontractor work in all areas, including framing, roofing, concrete, sheetrock, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, masonry/plaster, earthwork, retaining walls, pools, painting, cabinets, counters, flooring, and landscaping as assigned by the Superintendent.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s Culture and Guiding Principles.
• Responsible for quality, schedule and performance for assigned trades/section of the project.
• Perform Material Manager duties.
• Conduct inspections, prepare punch lists and ensure that each item on list is completed satisfactorily prior to inspection.
• Act as lead when turning units.
• Schedule and inventory deliveries of direct purchased materials such as lumber, trusses, rough hardware, windows, flag poles, fire extinguishers, mailboxes, temporary door locks etc.
• Coordinate trash dumpster deliveries.
• Order rented equipment and maintain equipment.
• Assess the status of construction to determine the order in which to complete the project.
• Prepare agenda and minutes of safety/production meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Schedule third party and city inspections, as assigned by supervisor.
• Inspect subcontractors’ work for compliance with Quality Control and ADA/FHA checklists.
• Maintain and enforce company’s safety policies.
• Conduct safety walks with the safety inspector.
• Conduct safety walks and record in Procore.
• Conduct QC inspections for all required phases of construction.
• Coordinate temporary laborers.
• Schedule dumpster hauling.
• Help prepare information pertaining to RFI’s.
• Review approved submittals before engaging the subcontractor to work.
• Schedule pre-con meetings with subcontractors.
• Help prepare as-built information.
• Schedule city inspections and participate with the actual inspections.Conduct rough frame walks and coordinate readiness for an inspection.
• Maintain temporary facilities on-site.
• Coordinate parking of workers.
• Help prepare and maintain 2 and 4 week look ahead schedules.
• Coordinate the box walks.
• Coordinate the mock-ups.
• Schedule and coordinate the elevator construction.
• Work with the punch carpenter for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate and maintain storage/laydown areas, temporary toilets, hand wash stations, parking, and clean-up labor.

Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lock up and close down the job site.
• Sign in new building materials.
• Assist in the resolution of on-site subcontractor issues.
• Compile information on subcontractor employee head counts for the Daily Report.
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree in construction or related field is preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience preferred.
• Minimum of five years of construction experience with at least three years of multi-family construction experience required.
• Must be familiar with multifamily construction procedures.
• Must have good working knowledge of construction scheduling practices
• Must be PC proficient.