Lead, Trades Planning

JPI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Program

4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

JPI is seeking a Planning Lead in Dallas to own day-to-day coordination of inflight scope management for trades and the planning cadence for core preconstruction meetings. You will capture scope changes, quantify and price them, and ensure disciplined documentation and handoff to Project Controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction planning, strong Procore, Excel, and scheduling tool skills, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders across estimating, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in construction planning, estimating coordination, project controls, or change management (multifamily preferred).
• Strong knowledge of change order workflows, QTO/QTQ fundamentals, and documentation discipline.
• Proficiency with Procore, Excel/Sheets, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Own inflight scope management for Trades scopes and coordinate change orders, pricing, and docs.
• Lead preconstruction meeting cadence, agendas, inputs, and outputs.
• Coordinate stakeholder relationships between Director, VP, SMEs, and GC/trades teams.
• Maintain planning documentation discipline and handoff to project controls.
• Support process improvements and onboarding of junior planning staff.

Skills

Change management

Preconstruction coordination

Documentation workflows

QTO / QTQ fundamentals

Pricing coordination

Procore

Excel / Sheets

Scheduling tools

Stakeholder coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Excel

Scheduling software

MS PowerPoint

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:

• 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
• Associate Referral Bonuses

About the Job.

The Planning Lead supports the Director, Trades Planning by owning day-to-day coordination and execution of two critical planning functions: (1) Inflight Scope Management for all Trades scopes and (2) the coordination and facilitation of core Preconstruction meetings and planning rhythms. This role ensures scope changes are captured, quantified, priced, and handed off with disciplined documentation, and that planning meetings are run with clear inputs, outputs, and accountability—so projects remain commercially aligned and operationally ready. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, comfortable managing by influence, and experienced in construction change management, Precon coordination, and documentation workflows.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Inflight Scope Management

Own the execution of change management workflows for Trades scopes supporting the Director, the VP and SMEs, including:

• Change Order Intake & Tracking
• Scope Definition & Documentation
• QTO / Quantification Coordination
• Pricing Coordination (Labor + Materials)
• Internal Review & Approval Workflow
• Handoff to Project Controls
• Risk & Exposure Visibility

Preconstruction Meeting Coordination

Own the planning cadence logistics and outputs for key precon meetings impacting Trades scopes, including:

• Precon Cadence Ownership
• Agenda, Inputs, and Pre-Read Discipline
• Facilitation Support & Action Tracking
• Meeting Outputs
• Trade Scope Readiness Alignment

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a point of coordination between Director Trades Planning, VP Trades, SMEs, and GC/Trades precon teams
• Maintain strong working relationships with estimating support and internal functional teams (Procurement/Materials, Project Controls)

Non-essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Support special projects related to planning process improvement (templates, dashboards, documentation standards
• Assist with onboarding and training of new planning coordinators or junior planning resources

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in construction planning, estimating coordination, project engineering, project controls, or change management (multifamily preferred)
• Strong familiarity with change order workflows, QTO/QTQ fundamentals, and documentation discipline
• Proficiency with Procore (or similar), Excel/Sheets, and scheduling/planning tools
• Strong communication and coordination skills; able to manage by influence across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Occasional travel to project sites and meetings as needed