Construction Superintendent in Palm Desert

Job Description

Trueline's client, 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Trueline and its clients are equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to any characteristic protected by federal or state law.