Lead MULTIFAMILY Superintendent Construction

Palm Desert, CA Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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
  • Collaborative and field-focused company culture
  • High visibility within a growing organization
About this role

Summary

Oversee multifamily construction projects, lead teams, manage schedules, ensure quality and safety.

Job title

Lead Multifamily Superintendent Construction

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Onsite in Palm Desert, CA, with no remote work allowed.

Salary

$120k–$160k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction leadershipproject managementschedulingsafety standardsProcore

Preferred skills

multifamily wood-frameslab-on-gradeaffordable housingOSHA 30large project management

Specializations

multifamily housingconstruction leadershipproject managementlarge-scale developments
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Palm Desert, CA, USA

On-site City