Senior Multifamily Construction Lead

MKL Careers; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MKL Careers is seeking a Senior Superintendent for multifamily construction in Antioch, CA. You will lead field operations on ground-up apartment, condo, and mixed-use residential projects, coordinating between structural, MEP, and finish trades.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in multifamily/residential construction, experience with podium and wood-frame methods, and established relationships with East Bay developers. A strong leader who can mentor teams and ensure safety will thrive.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction superintendent experience with a strong focus on multifamily/residential construction.
• Experience with podium and wood-frame construction methods.
• Established relationships with East Bay developers and multifamily-focused subcontractors is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of local building and fire department inspection processes.
• Strong scheduling skills and ability to manage phased, multi-building sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for multifamily construction projects from mobilization through unit turnover and closeout.
• Manage construction sequencing across podium and wood-frame building types, including phased delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors, schedules, quality control, and safety across concurrent buildings or phases.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and maintain a proactive look-ahead schedule to hit milestones.
• Manage inspections and coordinate with local authorities through framing, rough-in, and final inspections.
• Partner with leadership on budget tracking, change orders, and owner communication.
• Maintain relationships with developers, architects, and multifamily-focused subcontractors.
• Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers.
• Uphold safety and quality standards on a fast-paced site.

Skills

Multifamily construction

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or construction management coursework

Job description

MKL Careers is seeking a Senior Superintendent for multifamily construction in Antioch, CA. You will lead field operations on ground-up apartment, condo, and mixed-use residential projects, coordinating between structural, MEP, and finish trades.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in multifamily/residential construction, experience with podium and wood-frame methods, and established relationships with East Bay developers. A strong leader who can mentor teams and ensure safety will thrive.