Superintendent

Multifamily Construction Superintendent

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Multifamily Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations on large-scale multifamily construction projects from framing through rough-in, finishes, and final unit turnover. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on knowledge of multifamily construction, understands sequencing and scheduling, and can effectively coordinate subcontractors to keep the project on schedule and up to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily field operations for multifamily construction projects.
• Supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Oversee wood framing, structural work, and building envelope activities.
• Coordinate and manage MEP rough-ins, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Ensure framing and rough-in activities are completed according to plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure all required inspections are completed prior to covering work.
• Manage the transition from framing and rough-in through drywall, finishes, punch, and final turnover.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and identify deficiencies before they impact the schedule.
• Coordinate multiple trades working within individual units and common areas.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of unit status and track progress toward unit turnover.
• Drive subcontractors to complete punch-list items and prepare units for final inspection and delivery.
• Coordinate unit walks, punch, final inspections, and turnover to ownership/property management.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and subcontractors to resolve field issues.
• Review plans, specifications, and details to identify potential conflicts or constructability issues.
• Participate in weekly subcontractor and project coordination meetings.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate potential delays or issues to the project management team.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite throughout construction.
• Track material deliveries and ensure materials are available when needed to maintain production.
• Assist with scheduling inspections, coordinating testing, and obtaining required approvals.
• Provide daily field reports and updates on project progress.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of construction superintendent experience, preferably with a multifamily General Contractor.
• Strong experience with wood-frame multifamily construction.
• Proven experience managing projects through framing, MEP rough-in, drywall, finishes, punch, and unit turnover.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and crews simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong understanding of multifamily building codes, inspections, and quality-control requirements.
• Experience delivering projects on schedule while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field operations.

Preferred Experience

• Garden-style, podium, wrap, or wood-frame multifamily projects.
• Large-scale projects with 100+ units.
• Experience taking projects from framing through final unit turnover.
• Experience coordinating MEP rough-in inspections and close-out.
• Experience working with ownership, developers, architects, and third-party inspectors.