Senior Project Superintendent
RISE Residential | Owner / Developer / General Contractor
Full-Time | Travel-Intensive Role
About RISE
RISE develops, builds, and operates multifamily communities through a fully integrated Owner / Developer / GC platform.
We are not a fee-based builder chasing volume.
We construct assets we intend to own long-term—which means field execution directly impacts operational performance, lease-up velocity, investor returns, and asset value for years after construction is complete.
Our Superintendents are not paperwork managers. They are field operators entrusted with protecting execution at the highest level.
Why RISE
- You operate with real authority—not symbolic responsibility
- You work directly with ownership, development, and construction leadership
- Decisions are made by people who understand construction realities
- Performance is measured by execution, accountability, and delivery—not politics
This role is built for experienced field leaders who take pride in running disciplined, high-performing jobsites.
Role Overview
The Lead Project Superintendent serves as the senior on-site construction authority responsible for driving all field operations from mobilization through certificate of occupancy.
You are accountable for:
- Schedule execution
- Trade partner accountability
- Jobsite safety
- Quality control
- Production sequencing
- Field-level cost awareness
This role operates in high-accountability environments where schedule pressure, coordination complexity, and execution standards are constant.
Responsibilities
Schedule & Production Leadership
- Own and actively drive the master CPM schedule from groundbreaking through turnover
- Identify critical path risks early and implement recovery plans before milestones are impacted
- Maintain disciplined sequencing and manpower coordination across all trades
- Run structured look-ahead planning meetings that produce measurable field execution outcomes
- Enforce production accountability daily—not after delays occur
Trade Partner Management
- Hold subcontractors accountable to schedule, quality, manpower, and contractual scope requirements
- Conduct preconstruction coordination meetings for all major scopes prior to field mobilization
- Eliminate ambiguity between trades before conflicts impact production
- Escalate non-performance immediately and drive corrective action without delay
- Maintain jobsite discipline, organization, and operational flow across all phases of construction
Quality Control & Field Execution
- Enforce project-specific quality standards at every phase of construction—not just punch walks
- Lead preparatory inspections, pre-close inspections, and deficiency resolution processes
- Ensure all field teams are building from current drawings, approved submittals, and updated RFIs
- Proactively identify constructability and coordination issues before they become rework
- Deliver projects aligned with long-term ownership standards—not minimum inspection thresholds
Safety & Site Leadership
- Serve as the primary safety authority on-site and enforce OSHA compliance without exception
- Conduct daily safety inspections and immediately correct unsafe conditions
- Lead toolbox talks, JHAs, and incident investigations
- Stop work immediately when conditions present unacceptable risk
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professionally managed project environment at all times
Owner & Stakeholder Coordination
- Represent the ownership and development platform professionally with inspectors, consultants, municipalities, and community stakeholders
- Participate in OAC meetings and provide accurate field-driven updates to leadership
- Coordinate jurisdictional inspections and maintain momentum toward CO milestones
- Maintain strong communication flow between field operations and project management teams
Mentorship & Team Development
- Lead Assistant Superintendents and Project Engineers through direct mentorship and accountability
- Develop field staff capable of operating at a higher level over time
- Set the standard for professionalism, urgency, preparation, and execution on-site
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- 12+ years of progressive field construction experience with minimum 5+ years as Lead Superintendent
- Proven track record delivering ground-up multifamily, mixed-use, institutional, or comparable large-scale projects in the $50M–$150M+ range
- Demonstrated success managing projects from site mobilization through certificate of occupancy
- Strong command of CPM scheduling, sequencing logic, manpower planning, and production recovery strategies
- Ability to independently lead large trade coordination efforts across complex vertical construction environments
- Expert-level understanding of construction documents, trade coordination, and field execution standards
- Proven ability to hold subcontractors accountable without losing control of the jobsite culture
- OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 strongly preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively based on project assignment needs
Preferred Experience
- Experience within an integrated Owner / Developer / GC environment
- Multifamily podium, wrap, mid-rise, or structured parking experience
- Military / DoD construction exposure (NAVFAC / USACE / UFC standards)
- Experience mentoring and developing field teams on large-scale projects
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a compensation structure aligned with performance and accountability:
- Base Salary: $130K–$175K DOE
- Performance-based bonus tied to delivery, safety, quality, and schedule outcomes
- Vehicle and travel allowances
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) participation
- Per diem / housing support for travel assignments
Details are discussed directly with qualified candidates.
Final Note
This role is not for passive managers.
It is for field leaders capable of driving complex projects, holding teams accountable under pressure, and delivering high-level execution without excuses.
If that describes you, we want to talk.
Disclaimer
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or (screening and) assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.