Senior Superintendent - Affordable Housing

Lead Superintendent

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.

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

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.

The ideal Superintendent will have:

• Proven experience leading the full lifecycle of multifamily construction projects from site mobilization through turnover.
• Extensive experience delivering wood-frame podium and walk-up residential projects, ideally in the affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, or mixed-use sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects in the $40M-$100M+ range, with experience overseeing complex scheduling, sequencing, and coordination across multiple trades.
• Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and driving master project schedules to ensure milestones, inspections, subcontractor performance, and occupancy targets are achieved.
• Ability to proactively identify delays, implement recovery plans, and maintain production goals throughout all phases of construction.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach when working with ownership groups, architects, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, and field staff while fostering accountability and a positive jobsite culture.
• Experience managing quality control, safety compliance, budget-conscious field operations, and successful project closeout.
• Comfortable serving as the primary field leader and decision-maker on a $60M ground-up walk-up multifamily development.

We are offering this role:

• Base Salary: $160,000 - $175,000
• Target Bonus: Approximately 20% of Base Salary
• Vehicle Allowance
• Medical Benefits
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
• Additional Employee Benefits Package