Lead Superintendent (Multi-Family Experience)

Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent to oversee all on-site construction activities for multifamily residential and mixed-use development projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, on budget, and in accordance with quality standards. You will be managing large-scale projects ranging from $50 million to $100 million and collaborating with internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities :

General Project Oversight

Partner with the Project Manager during preconstruction to coordinate jobsite setup, scheduling, and change management

Lead all on-site activities, ensuring work is performed safely, meets quality expectations, and aligns with project scope and timeline

Identify root causes of delays, quality issues, or safety hazards and implement solutions to mitigate risk

Provide direction to subcontractors and hold teams accountable for performance

Serve as the project’s on-site Quality Control Manager

Planning & Scheduling

Develop site logistics and safety plans including public safety, site security, crane and hoist locations, and truck routing

Create and maintain labor and staffing projections for field supervision

Schedule and lead daily / weekly project meetings

Set and maintain construction schedule milestones, coordinate timelines with contractors and stakeholders

Manage and monitor RFIs, subcontractor scopes, and scheduling follow-ups

Team & Relationship Management

Lead and motivate teams to meet key milestones

Build strong relationships with architects, engineers, municipalities, subcontractors, and local community stakeholders

Provide feedback and development opportunities to team members

Facilitate a positive and solutions-focused jobsite culture

Administrative & Technical Tasks

Coordinate inspections, utility connections, punch walks, and final unit acceptance

Track shop drawings, submittals, and maintain inspection logs

Complete daily and weekly superintendent reports

Review and participate in subcontractor scope meetings

Manage punch list execution and resolution

Required Qualifications :

Education & Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Vocational / technical school construction-related coursework preferred

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of direct supervisory experience on Multifamily construction projects

Strong working knowledge of all construction disciplines and project phases

Skills & Competencies

Excellent planning, scheduling, and project management skills

Ability to lead diverse teams and prioritize competing tasks

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of construction plans, documentation, and building codes

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)

Able to perform basic and intermediate math, read blueprints, and interpret structural plans

Familiarity with structural, civil, framing, infrastructure, and concrete construction

Organized, resourceful, and composed under pressure

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer :

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits () for information.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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