Lead Superintendent

Macdonald & Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald & Company is seeking a Lead Superintendent for a 360-unit ground-up multifamily development in the Phoenix area. This is a true leadership role overseeing field operations from site mobilization through turnover, coordinating subcontractors and driving the construction schedule.

The project features large multifamily buildings, townhome components and surface parking, with December start. The successful candidate will partner with the Project Manager and the broader team to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience leading ground-up multifamily construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and drive production to schedule.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a field role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day field operations from site mobilization through completion and turnover
• Manage Assistant Superintendents, subcontractors and field personnel
• Drive the construction schedule and sequencing across all trades
• Oversee sitework, utilities, foundations, framing, MEP, interiors and finishes
• Lead subcontractor coordination and project site meetings
• Maintain high standards across safety, quality and production
• Work closely with the Project Manager to identify and resolve project issues
• Coordinate inspections, punch lists, turnover and project closeout
• Maintain accurate daily reporting and field documentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and project stakeholders

Skills

Ground-up multifamily construction

Lead Superintendent experience

Subcontractor management

Scheduling & project planning

Job description

Lead Superintendent – Multifamily Construction

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Project: 360-Unit Ground-Up Multifamily Development

The Opportunity:

We are partnered with an established multifamily real estate developer and builder seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent to take ownership of a new ground-up development in the Phoenix metro area.

The project consists of approximately 360 residential units, including large multifamily buildings, a townhome component and surface parking. Construction is scheduled to commence in December.

This is a true lead field position with responsibility for the day-to-day execution of the project from initial sitework through turnover. You will lead the field team, coordinate subcontractors, drive the schedule and work closely with the Project Manager and wider construction team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all day-to-day field operations from site mobilization through completion and turnover
• Manage Assistant Superintendents, subcontractors and field personnel
• Drive the construction schedule and sequencing across all trades
• Oversee sitework, utilities, foundations, framing, MEP, interiors and finishes
• Lead subcontractor coordination and project site meetings
• Maintain high standards across safety, quality and production
• Work closely with the Project Manager to identify and resolve project issues
• Coordinate inspections, punch lists, turnover and project closeout
• Maintain accurate daily reporting and field documentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and project stakeholders

Experience Required:

We are looking for an experienced multifamily field leader with:

• Strong ground-up multifamily construction experience
• Previous experience as a Lead Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
• Experience delivering large-scale garden-style or surface-parked multifamily projects
• Strong knowledge of sitework, structural sequencing, framing, MEP coordination and finishes
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and drive production against schedule
• Experience taking projects from initial sitework through final turnover
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Experience delivering 300+ unit multifamily developments, large residential buildings and/or townhome components would be particularly relevant.

This is an opportunity to join an established developer/builder and lead a significant new multifamily development in the Phoenix market from the very beginning of construction.