Senior Superintendent - Pasadena Affordable Housing

Michael Page; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Allowance

Medical Benefits

401(k) with Safe Harbor Match

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent for Southern California multifamily and affordable housing developments. You will oversee field execution on projects from $20M to $60M+, driving schedule, quality and safety while coordinating subcontractors and field teams.

The role requires leading all field operations, managing site logistics, and ensuring turnover on time. A strong focus on podium, wrap and walk-up build methodologies is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience focusing on ground-up multifamily projects.
• Experience leading walk-up, podium and wrap-style developments.
• Proven track record as lead superintendent on multifamily projects $20M–$50M+.
• Experience guiding projects through preconstruction, mobilization, occupancy and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations from project start to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors and daily site activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules.

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Subcontractor management

Multifamily construction

Walk-up/podium

Job description

A rapidly growing Southern California General Contractor is seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent to oversee the field execution of large-scale multifamily and affordable housing developments.

This is an opportunity to join a builder with a strong pipeline of work and take ownership of complex walk-up, podium, and wrap-style multifamily projects ranging from $20M to $60M+ in value.

The ideal candidate is a proven multifamily construction leader who brings extensive experience delivering residential projects from site mobilization through final turnover, with a deep understanding of multifamily building systems, sequencing, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination. This individual must have successfully led the full lifecycle of multiple projects valued up to $50M+ and possess a strong background in podium, wrap, and walk-up construction.

Description

Our Lead Superintendent will be responsible for:

• Lead all field operations from project start through completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors and daily site activities.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules.
• Conduct Three-Week Look-Ahead planning.
• Drive production while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure safety compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage site logistics, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, ownership groups, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead field meetings and provide project updates.
• Identify and resolve field challenges proactively.
• Maintain project milestones and schedule commitments

Profile

The ideal Superintendent will have:

• 10+ years of construction experience with a strong focus on ground-up multifamily projects.
• Extensive experience leading walk-up, podium, and wrap-style developments, with a thorough understanding of the unique challenges, sequencing, and construction methodologies associated with each product type.
• Proven track record serving as the lead Superintendent on multifamily projects ranging from $20M to $50M+ in value.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the entire construction lifecycle, from preconstruction planning and site mobilization through certificate of occupancy and final turnover.
• Strong understanding of wood-frame over podium construction, multifamily MEP coordination, inspections, quality control, and project closeout.
• Ability to independently lead all field operations, manage subcontractors, and drive project schedules to successful completion.
• Experience coordinating multiple buildings, phased turnover schedules, and complex site logistics.
• Affordable housing experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Job Offer

We are offering this role:

• Target Bonus: Approximately 20% of Base Salary
• Vehicle Allowance
• Medical Benefits
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
• Additional Employee Benefits Package

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.