Lead Superintendent – Multifamily Construction

Trueline's client, a respected general contractor specializing in multifamily housing developments throughout Southern California, is seeking a Lead Superintendent to join their team in Palmdale, California. This is an opportunity to lead a large-scale residential project from the field, overseeing daily operations, driving schedule performance, and ensuring exceptional quality and safety standards on a high-profile development.

What You'll Do as the Lead Superintendent:

• Lead all onsite construction activities for a large multifamily residential development
• Direct subcontractors, field personnel, and trade partners to achieve project goals
• Manage project sequencing across multiple buildings and construction phases
• Maintain and drive the master construction schedule through proactive planning and coordination
• Conduct look-ahead meetings and identify potential schedule impacts before they become issues
• Coordinate inspections, material deliveries, workforce planning, and trade activities
• Ensure all work is performed according to plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Perform regular quality inspections and address deficiencies promptly
• Promote a culture of safety and enforce OSHA and company safety requirements
• Lead jobsite safety meetings and maintain proper documentation
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, and field staff
• Collaborate with project management, consultants, inspectors, and ownership representatives throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee punch list completion, turnover activities, and project closeout efforts

Must-Haves as the Lead Superintendent:

• 10 years of construction leadership experience in the field
• Previous experience as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent on multifamily projects
• Proven success overseeing large residential developments of 200 units
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, site logistics, and field coordination
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and construction activities simultaneously
• Experience with inspections, punch lists, turnover, and closeout processes
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management platforms
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work onsite full-time in the Palmdale area

Nice-to-Haves as the Lead Superintendent:

• OSHA 30 certification
• Wood-frame multifamily construction experience
• Experience with slab-on-grade residential developments
• Affordable housing project experience
• Market-rate multifamily construction experience
• Southern California construction market knowledge
• Existing relationships within the regional subcontractor community

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary of $120,000-$160,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Long-term project stability with a strong pipeline of future work
• Opportunity to lead a landmark multifamily development
• Collaborative and field-focused leadership team
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Exposure to large-scale residential construction projects throughout Southern California

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.