Lead Superintendent MULTIFAMILYConstruction

Trueline; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Lead a significant multifamily project

Career growth

Stable project pipeline

Collaborative culture

High visibility

Job summary

Trueline, a California-based general contractor focused exclusively on multifamily housing construction, is seeking a Lead Superintendent in Palm Desert to oversee a large-scale development from groundbreaking through completion. You will lead on-site activities, manage subcontractors, and collaborate with project teams, inspectors, and owners to deliver on schedule and quality.

The role offers a base salary of $120,000 to $160,000 with a performance-based bonus and strong growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction leadership experience.
• Experience as superintendent on multifamily projects.
• Proven track record delivering large residential developments of 200+ units.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, scheduling, logistics, and site operations.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and trades.
• Familiarity with inspections, turnover processes, punch lists, and closeout.
• Proficiency with Procore and construction management technology.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all onsite construction activities from startup through turnover.
• Lead subcontractors, field staff, and trade partners to maintain schedule and productivity.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety management

Tools

Procore

Job description

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