A growing California-based general contractor focused exclusively on multifamily housing construction, is seeking a Lead Superintendent to join their team in Palm Desert, California. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity overseeing a large-scale multifamily community from groundbreaking through completion, with the support of an experienced project team and a strong pipeline of future work throughout Southern California.
What You'll Do as the Lead Superintendent:
Direct all onsite construction activities from project startup through turnover
Lead subcontractors, field staff, and trade partners to maintain schedule and productivity goals
Develop and execute short-term and long-range construction planning efforts
Coordinate inspections, deliveries, manpower, and daily field operations
Maintain high standards of workmanship and project quality
Conduct regular site walks and quality control reviews
Manage punch list completion and project closeout activities
Champion a proactive safety culture and enforce jobsite safety standards
Collaborate with project management, consultants, inspectors, and ownership representatives
Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel
Identify and resolve field challenges before they impact project milestones
Must-Haves as the Lead Superintendent:
10+ years of construction leadership experience in the field
Experience serving as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent on multifamily projects
Successful track record delivering large residential developments of 200+ units
Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, logistics, and site operations
Experience managing multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously
Familiarity with inspections, turnover processes, punch lists, and project closeout
Proficiency with Procore and construction management technology
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice-to-Haves as the Lead Superintendent:
Multifamily wood-frame construction experience
Slab-on-grade construction experience
Affordable housing project experience
Southern California construction experience
OSHA 30 certification
Experience leading large, complex jobsites with significant subcontractor activity
Our Client Offers:
Base salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000 depending on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Opportunity to lead a significant multifamily development
Long-term career growth with a dedicated multifamily builder
Stable project pipeline throughout Southern California