AvalonBay

Construction Project Superintendent (Multi-Family Preferred)

AvalonBay$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical construction coursework preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years supervising residential construction projects.
  • Moderate knowledge of all construction disciplines and phases.
  • Strong planning and project management expertise.
  • Proven leadership and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; adaptable to diverse teams.
  • Knowledge of building codes and local jurisdiction policies.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Project Manager to set preconstruction duties and schedules.
  • Oversee safe work performance and ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Identify hazards and delays, developing risk mitigation plans accordingly.
  • Address subcontractor performance issues with corrective actions.
  • Serve as Quality Control Manager, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
  • Develop site plans for public safety, security, and logistics.
  • Motivate project team members to meet objectives within budgets.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • 20% discount on apartment homes.
  • Recognition programs that celebrate associate contributions.
Full Job Description
Construction Project Superintendent (Multi-Family Preferred)

Position Type:
Full time
State:
Virginia
City:
Arlington
Zip Code:
22203

The Role

The Project Superintendent provides leadership and oversight for all jobsite construction activities related to multi-family residential and mixed-use projects. This role ensures project objectives-including schedule, budget, safety, and quality-are met. The Project Superintendent collaborates with various stakeholders and manages projects valued between $50 million and $100 million.

Key Responsibilities:

General Management
  • Partner with the Project Manager to establish preconstruction responsibilities, schedules, and manage change orders.
  • Oversee and ensure safe work performance aligned with quality standards, timelines, and project scope.
  • Identify and resolve hazards, delays, and quality issues by developing risk mitigation plans.
  • Address subcontractor performance issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Serve as the Quality Control Manager, ensuring all work meets project specifications.

Planning and Scheduling
  • Develop comprehensive site plans addressing public safety, site security, logistics, and material movement.
  • Maintain labor projections and support staffing decisions for jobsite roles.
  • Schedule and lead daily and weekly project team meetings.
  • Create and update construction schedules with key milestones and deadlines.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, owners, and site contractors to ensure alignment with project requirements.

Relationship Management
  • Motivate project team members to achieve objectives within defined timelines and budgets.
  • Foster strong relationships with team members, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, municipalities, and suppliers.
  • Negotiate and secure commitments from project stakeholders.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and support to team members to drive high performance.


Non-Essential Duties:
  • Coordinate inspections, turnovers, and documentation processes.
  • Participate in scope meetings and review project scopes.
  • Track and manage shop drawings and submittals.
  • Maintain inspection logs and coordinate scheduling with utility providers.
  • Oversee punch list completion and updates.
  • Conduct unit acceptance walks with engineering teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.


Qualifications:

Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Vocational or technical construction-related coursework preferred.

Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years supervising residential construction projects with moderate knowledge of all construction disciplines and phases.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong planning and project management expertise.
  • Proven leadership and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to diverse teams.
  • Analytical problem-solver with familiarity with construction plans and documentation.
  • Knowledge of building codes and local jurisdiction policies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
  • Technical understanding of building components, civil engineering, and structural design.
  • Exceptional organizational abilities and stress management under tight deadlines.


This role requires a valid driver's license.

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 (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/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

About AvalonBay

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. AvalonBay was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Learn more about AvalonBay
Size
2,927 employees
Market Cap
$22.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$827.6 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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