Construction Superintendent

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Palm Desert (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range $120k-$160k

Performance-based bonus

Long-term career growth

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

Trueline's client, a growing California-based general contractor focused exclusively on multifamily housing construction, seeks a Lead Superintendent to join their team in Palm Desert, California. The role oversees a large-scale multifamily community from groundbreaking through turnover, supported by an experienced project team and a strong pipeline of future work.

Responsibilities include directing all onsite construction activities, leading subcontractors, coordinating inspections and punch

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction leadership experience in the field.
• Experience as Superintendent or Lead Superintendent on multifamily projects.
• Track record delivering large residential developments of 200+ units.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, scheduling, logistics and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all onsite construction activities from startup through turnover.
• Lead subcontractors, field staff and trade partners to meet schedule and productivity goals.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-range construction planning.
• Coordinate inspections, deliveries, manpower and daily field operations.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and project quality.
• Conduct site walks and quality control reviews.
• Manage punch lists 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 milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Procore

Safety culture

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Trueline's client, a growing California-based general contractor focused exclusively on multifamily housing construction, is seeking a Lead Superintendent to join their team in Palm Desert, California. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity overseeing a large-scale multifamily community from groundbreaking through completion, with the support of an experienced project team and a strong pipeline of future work throughout Southern California.

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
• 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

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.