Lead Project Superintendent (Multifamily)

Scott Humphrey Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation, a Southern California design-builder, is seeking a Lead Project Superintendent to oversee field construction on ground-up multifamily projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality. You will lead trades, coordinate with the Project Manager, and implement Lean Construction to keep projects on track.

Requires 15+ years in building construction, 5+ years supervising ground-up multi-family, and strong scheduling and MEP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of building construction experience, including 5+ years supervising all phases of ground-up multi-family residential projects.
• Experience with Type III & IV multifamily residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, site work, mass excavation, concrete, steel and wood structural systems, building envelope, MEP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Solid computer skills including MS Office and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of all project field construction — including organization, planning, coordination, and scheduling.
• Implement Lean Construction methodologies across the project.
• Demonstrate expert command of subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications, and develop on-site plans and procedures for the work.
• Plan the construction program — procedures, site layout, equipment, manpower, and temporary construction services — and review with the Project Manager.
• Take a lead role in creating and maintaining the project schedule, along with detailed area and trade schedules, to keep the job on track to required dates (MS Project required).
• Coordinate and direct the activities of inspection agencies and drive remedial actions as needed.
• Manage jobsite labor relations and support the timely preparation of monthly requisitions.
• Lead project-specific safety and accident-prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular jobsite inspections.
• Review and manage material, labor, and equipment budgets; monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide leadership in the quality process, document daily construction activities, and chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Support Project Engineers on shop drawing and submittal review, assist Estimating with bidding and preconstruction, and keep as-built drawings current.

Skills

Management & leadership

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

A vertically integrated design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California, delivering high-quality multifamily housing at scale. The team is in a strong growth phase, expanding production capacity across San Diego, Los Angeles, and the broader Western U.S.

Job Description

The Lead Project Superintendent will be an instrumental member of the construction team responsible for executing the company's real estate development projects. This role oversees all field construction, providing leadership to the trades and driving the organization, planning, coordination, and scheduling required to complete projects safely, successfully, and on time.

Select Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision of all project field construction — including organization, planning, coordination, and scheduling
• Implement Lean Construction methodologies across the project
• Demonstrate expert command of subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications, and develop on-site plans and procedures for the work
• Plan the construction program — procedures, site layout, equipment, manpower, and temporary construction services — and review with the Project Manager
• Take a lead role in creating and maintaining the project schedule, along with detailed area and trade schedules, to keep the job on track to required dates (MS Project required)
• Coordinate and direct the activities of inspection agencies and drive remedial actions as needed
• Manage jobsite labor relations and support the timely preparation of monthly requisitions
• Lead project-specific safety and accident-prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular jobsite inspections
• Review and manage material, labor, and equipment budgets; monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement
• Provide leadership in the quality process, document daily construction activities, and chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
• Support Project Engineers on shop drawing and submittal review, assist Estimating with bidding and preconstruction, and keep as-built drawings current

Ideal Candidate

• 15+ years of building construction experience, including 5+ years supervising all phases of ground-up multi-family residential projects
• Experience with Type III & IV multifamily residential construction
• Extensive knowledge of construction scheduling, line and grade (survey), shoring, mass excavation, concrete, steel and wood structural systems, building envelope, MEP systems, and core engineering principles and techniques
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, installation procedures, and tolerances
• Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills that build strong, coordinated teams
• Expertise in planning, directing, and coordinating trades
• Knowledge of San Diego trades and the local permit process a plus
• Solid computer skills including MS Office and Microsoft Project
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience also considered

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of $160K–$180K, depending on experience
• Company equity ownership and 401(k) retirement plan
• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and HSA
• Vacation, sick pay, and holiday pay
• The opportunity to help scale one of Southern California's fastest-growing housing builders