Operational Ownership (OO) Specialist

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in‑class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data‑driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk‑adjusted returns.

More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.” JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity. Our stated purpose is to:

• Transform Building
• Enhance Communities
• Improve Lives

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth. As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

• Transformative careers in a transformative company
• Comprehensive training and development
• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization
• Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

• NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder
• Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years
• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023
• Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Competitive Bonus Program
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition Assistance
• Phone Reimbursement
• Associate Referral Bonuses

JPI has an exciting opportunity for an Operational Ownership Specialist to join our Operational Ownership team located in Dallas, TX or San Diego, CA

Operational Ownership exists to preserve the integrity of the project lifecycle as envisioned/defined, ensuring a well-balanced approach to both technical and commercial outcomes that yield successful project delivery. This role is responsible for executing tasks to ensure projects are set up correctly from the start and remain aligned through design, permitting, capital close, and construction operations.

The Operational Ownership Specialist assists the Lead in coordinating the technical and operational integrity of projects from predevelopment through construction completion. This role supports alignment between consultant teams, internal project stakeholders, and field operations to meet key schedule milestones. The Specialist plays a key role in applying and continuously improving established frameworks for drawing phases, milestone tracking, and documentation handoff, supporting JPI’s design and development goals while ensuring operational alignment.

The position will report to the Director of Operational Ownership.

• Support procurement, contracting, and ongoing coordination of design and consultant services in collaboration with the OI Lead, OI Manager, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with consultant onboarding (internal and external design teams) to establish scope clarity, financial control, deliverable expectations, and coordination standards.
• Review and validate consultant billings for alignment with progress and scope and elevate discrepancies to the Lead
• Maintain organized consultant documentation and…