Technical Lead; Superintendent

About JPI

JPI is a leading real estate developer and builder with over 35 years of experience. It designs and develops multifamily communities focused on quality and impact.

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

Location:

San Diego or Irvine, CA. Reports to the Technical Manager.

• Design Phase Risk Management

  Lead constructability reviews and de‑risking sessions during each design milestone. Coordinate with consultants and trade partners to validate critical systems for install and serviceability. Develop and maintain a risk register and mitigation plan through the design phase. Audit drawing packages and flag design elements that historically cause rework or schedule impacts.

• Operational Requirements & Design Translation

  Work with operations, property management, and facilities teams to codify technical operational requirements. Ensure these requirements are embedded into construction documents with detailed annotations and references. Lead feasibility studies when site constraints (e.g., tight setbacks, utility conflicts) challenge standard solutions. Value Analysis Support final Best Value decisions in collaboration with construction, design and development teams and ensure that they are reflected in IFC drawings sets.
  
  Evaluate alternative systems or materials that offer lifecycle cost benefits without sacrificing design intent. Validate Best Value suggestions with historical cost data and constructability input from trade partners.

• VDC & Design for Execution (DFX)

  Support BIM/VDC utilization to align clash detection with sequencing and layout planning. Monitor model and standard compliance across disciplines.

• Long-Lead Submittals

  Coordinate early submittal packages for long‑lead materials. Ensure alignment between design details and vendor shop drawings or prefabrication specs. Interface with design team to identify and eliminate documentation gaps.

• Logistics & Site Phasing

  Create comprehensive site logistics plans aligned with construction duration (OPC), safety zones, and delivery flow. Validate takt zone layout with project scheduling and collaborate with superintendents to confirm constructability. Manage pre‑approval workflows for JPI‑certified subs and track the status of long‑lead items. Oversee early‑stage site utilization planning to inform leasing and development timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in design management and construction, preferably in the multifamily industry.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawing details, logistics planning, site phasing, and utility coordination.
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Oracle Primavera Cloud, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Proven experience in design feasibility and constructability assessments.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Experience with VDC/BIM tools.
• Represent and advocate for JPI’s culture and guiding principles.
• Physical co‑location: 5‑day work week (Monday‑Friday). Daily collaboration required.

Annual base salary range: $120,000 – $160,000. Total compensation may also include bonuses or incentive plans as discussed with the Recruiter.