Production Lead

JPI; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPI is seeking a Production Lead in the United States to oversee daily operations at construction sites. The role entails managing subcontractors and resources to ensure projects meet quality standards and are completed on time. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. Excellent leadership and communication abilities are essential. JPI is committed to safety and quality, making this role vital in their pursuit of building exceptional communities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a business or professional setting.
• Proven experience in an executive support role or similar position.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a construction site.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, staff, and resources.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and building codes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management applications

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.

About The Job

The Production Lead will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a construction site, ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the specified quality standards. They coordinate and manage subcontractors, staff, and resources, while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and building codes.

Essential Duties

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Responsible for site safety adherence to JPI safety manual
• Responsible for Safety Incident reporting
• Responsible for Site Security
• Responsible for daily log reports accuracy including photos, manpower, descriptions, and weather delays
• Responsible for onsite trade specific Precon meetings
• Responsible for subcontractors within designated Area Of Responsibility per OPC Daily: huddles, schedule status, daily activity checklist completion, data capture (drone deploy, opens space, argyle, etc…), Specific safety plans and enforcement, RFI drafts, Subcontractor manpower alignment to daily activity, any other duties specifically to support subcontractor daily completion of activities.
• Responsible for sub non-performance escalation per SOP
• Responsible to request temp labor through ticketing system with documentation.
• Responsible for site presentation and adherence to staging plan for AOR
• Accountable for in-line quality and adherence to OPC schedule

Expectations

• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s culture and guiding principles
• 5 day (Monday-Friday) Physical Co-location
• Daily Collaboration
• Thorough knowledge of daily on-site activities
• Subcontractor Management
• Zero Defect Mentality
• Safety and Quality Standards

Maintain the OPC Schedule

Based on on-site activities and subcontractor labor reports, the OPC schedule will be updated daily to reflect actual start and finish dates. The Construction Superintendent will collaborate closely with the Taktical Control Lead for daily schedule reporting and bi-weekly schedule snapshots. The Taktical Control Lead will update the Procore Project Schedule Reporting Tool bi-weekly, utilizing the OPC schedule managed by the Construction Superintendent. This reporting tool will keep Property Developers and Stakeholders informed about the status of the construction schedule.

Manage the Field Team

The Construction Leads will be tasked with entering labor counts for the construction areas they oversee. Additionally, they will record deliveries, visitors, and inspections in the daily log. As the Production Leads focus on specific responsibilities, the Site Construction Superintendent will report the daily weather in the logs. These logs must accurately reflect the day’s weather and its impact on various areas. This information will be utilized by the Technical Project Lead to develop alternative construction plans aimed at recovering weather-related delays or seeking additional time and funds from the Stakeholders. The Construction Superintendent will also review and distribute the information in the daily logs every day by 4pm to validate the information by the production leads is accurate.

AHJ and Fire Inspections

The Site Construction Superintendent will oversee and manage the daily on-site construction schedule. They will collaborate closely with the Milestone-Validation Lead to ensure that on-site work aligns with the schedule and checklists. Once confirmed, the Milestone-Validation Lead will coordinate with the City Inspectors and Fire Marshals, with the Site Construction Superintendents approval. The Construction Superintendent will accompany every inspector during City and Fire, documenting the requirements for each. The Production Lead will attend all AHJ and 3rd party inspectors for AOR and document appropriately, the Production Lead will coordinate, conduct, correct, and document all inspections seamlessly.

Policies, Forms and Reports

• Procore Daily Reports
• Inertia, Openspace, Drone Deploy access
• OPC Reporting System
• Inertia Checklists
• Ticketing system
• Argyle
• JPI Safety Culture

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in a business or professional setting (inclusive of non-profit or government roles).
• Proven experience in an executive support role or similar position.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using business software and tools, including MS Office and project management applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.