Lead Assistant Superintendent

JPI Employment Services, LLC; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPI is seeking a Lead Assistant Superintendent to oversee field construction across multifamily projects. You will coordinate framing, roofing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work, ensuring safety and quality while managing subcontractors and inspections.

Ideal candidates have 6–10 years in multi-family construction, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong experience with Procore and SWPPP practices. This role offers a competitive salary and growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 6–10 years in construction with supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5 years multi-family construction; 150+ unit projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations and ensure safety, SWPPP, and quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractor work, scheduling, mobilization, and deliveries.
• Manage city and 3rd party inspections; document QA ins consistently.
• Create and maintain schedules; manage RFI responses and meetings.
• Act as Superintendent when unavailable; close out projects.

Skills

Safety management

SWPPP procedures

Subcontractor coordination

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

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:

Benefits

• 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

About the Job

The role of the Lead Assistant Superintendent is to provide support to the Superintendent by overseeing the field construction process. The Lead Assistant Superintendent will coordinate subcontractor work in all areas, including framing, roofing, concrete, sheetrock, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, masonry/plaster and landscaping as assigned by the Superintendent.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s Culture and Guiding Principles.
• Oversee the management of safety of the project, ensuring that all safety measures are implemented daily. All safety scores should be above a 95 average per quarter.
• Oversee the management of the SWPPP program, ensuring that all SWPPP procedures are followed daily.
• Oversee all field operations, monitoring the quality of the workmanship and materials on the project.
• Ensure all personnel are scheduling city inspections, 3rd party inspections and following and documenting JPI internal quality control measures.
• Ensure that all project goals are met.
• Schedule with Superintendent all subcontractor work, including mobilization and deliveries.
• Actively create schedules along with Superintendent, ensuring all project goals are being met.
• Assist in minimizing cost to the project.
• Generate all schedules assigned by the Superintendent in written form.
• Ensure all photo documentation is being taken, labeled, and recorded into Procore daily by team members.
• Create, monitor and retrieve responses to RFI’s.
• Conduct subcontractor weekly safety and production meetings.
• Supervise and delegate work to the positions of Assistant Superintendent, Punch Carpenters and Laborers ensuring that safety, SWPPP, Production and Quality standards are being met.
• Serve as the Superintendent whenever the Superintendent is not available.
• Closeout Projects.

Non-essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist in the resolution of on-site subcontractor issues.
• All safety, SWPPP, Quality and Production issues with subcontractors are under your management to begin generating a resolution.
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field is preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of construction experience with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• A minimum of 5 years multi-family construction experience required.
• 150+ unit multifamily construction experience highly preferred
• Must be familiar with multifamily construction procedures.

General Base Pay Range

Please note that the posted annual base pay range reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity with existing associates, and the Company’s budget at the time of the offer. This range applies to base salary only. Additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive plans, may be available and will be discussed with the Recruiter during the interview process.

Annual Base Pay Range: $115,000 - $160,000