1177 Senior Project Superintendent - Multifamily

Gillian Executive Search•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a vertically integrated modular design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California. The company’s mission is to continuously evolve one of the industry’s most sophisticated and efficient housing delivery systems. Their focus is on reimagining how multifamily projects are designed, manufactured, and built—helping reduce costs, shorten schedules, and expand access to high-quality housing across both affordable and market-rate communities. To date, the team has built or is actively developing approximately 1,500 modular units and continues to expand throughout Southern California and beyond. The company is currently scaling operations, increasing manufacturing capacity, implementing Lean Construction methodologies, and integrating advanced technologies across all areas of the business. The Project Superintendent will be an instrumental member of our client’s construction team and will oversee the field execution of multifamily development projects. This individual will provide leadership to subcontractors and field teams to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Requirements

15+ years of building construction experience with at least 5+ years supervising all phases of ground-up multifamily residential construction projects
Experience with Type III and Type IV multifamily residential projects required
Extensive knowledge of construction scheduling, surveying, shoring, mass excavation, concrete, steel and wood structural systems, building envelope systems, MEP systems, and construction engineering principles
Working knowledge of construction methods and materials, including installation procedures and tolerances
Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and coordinate teams effectively
Understanding that successful project execution requires a fully coordinated team effort
Strong planning, directing, and trade coordination abilities
Strong computer skills including MS Office
All prospective employees must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Modular construction experience is a plus
Knowledge of San Diego subcontractor market and permitting processes preferred

Responsibilities

Overall supervision of all project field construction, including organization, planning, coordination, and scheduling
Implement Lean Construction methodologies
Demonstrate expert knowledge of subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications and develop on-site plans and procedures for implementation of work
Plan construction programs including procedures, plant layout, equipment, manpower, and temporary construction services in coordination with the Project Manager
Take a lead role under the direction of the Senior Project Manager or Project Executive in creating and maintaining project schedules. Microsoft Project skills required
Prepare detailed area and trade schedules and maintain updates to ensure milestone completion
Coordinate and direct inspection agencies and manage remedial actions as necessary
Handle job labor relations with support from project leadership when needed
Assist the supporting general contractor with monthly requisitions and related approvals
Lead implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular inspections
Review and understand material, labor, and equipment budgets
Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement
Provide leadership in quality control processes
Document daily construction activities
Chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
Assist Project Engineers with review of shop drawings and submittals
Assist Estimating with bidding opportunities and preconstruction services
Verify that as-built drawings are maintained and kept current