Senior Superintendent - Ground Up Multi-Family Construction

Senior Superintendent Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

Run high-impact multifamily projects with full autonomy. Earn top pay with a stable, growing builder.

About Our Client

A mission-driven, nonprofit affordable housing developer based in Michigan, this organization has spent over three decades creating safe, high-quality communities for families and seniors. With a strong presence in Detroit and across the state, their portfolio includes both new construction and preservation projects that emphasize long-term stability, community engagement, and thoughtful design. The team is known for developing properties that not only provide affordable homes but also revitalize neighborhoods, often incorporating community amenities like gathering spaces, playgrounds, and on-site resident services. Their approach to development goes beyond buildings-each project is part of a broader effort to strengthen local communities, support economic development, and create lasting social impact. Working closely with city officials, nonprofit partners, and residents, they deliver projects that balance affordability with sustainability and architectural quality. Their recent developments in Detroit's Brush Park and MLK neighborhoods highlight their commitment to mixed-use, mixed-income solutions that integrate affordable housing into vibrant, growing districts. Focused on both people and place, the organization continues to lead in affordable housing innovation, ensuring that residents not only have a place to live but a place to thrive.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of a Multifamily Senior Superintendent :

• Project Oversight : Lead all on-site construction activities from groundbreaking to final completion, ensuring the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Team Leadership : Direct and manage field staff, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain workflow, productivity, and quality standards.
• Scheduling : Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating material deliveries, inspections, and trade work to prevent delays.
• Quality Control : Ensure construction meets design specifications, building codes, and company standards through regular inspections and punch-list management.
• Safety Management : Enforce site safety protocols and OSHA compliance, conducting regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Communication : Act as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, architects, engineers, and ownership teams.
• Problem Solving : Quickly resolve on-site issues and conflicts to keep construction progressing smoothly.
• Reporting : Provide consistent updates and reporting on progress, delays, and field conditions to the project management team.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Senior Superintendent Profile - Ground-Up Multifamily : The perfect candidate is a seasoned Senior Superintendent with 5+ years of experience leading ground-up multifamily projects, specifically 4+ story wood-frame (stick-built) structures. They have a proven track record of delivering complex builds from site prep through final punch, with a deep understanding of sequencing, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination on dense, high-volume jobs. They're Procore certified and fully fluent in managing daily logs, RFIs, submittals, and drawing sets within the platform. Experience with Bluebeam is a strong plus, adding to their ability to review plans, mark up changes, and collaborate with design and ownership teams efficiently. They are a natural field leader - calm under pressure, highly organized, and deeply committed to safety, quality, and team communication. With a hands-on approach and a proactive mindset, they don't just manage jobsites - they drive successful outcomes from the ground up.

What's on Offer

What the Offer Looks Like :

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with a stable builder and a strong pipeline of multifamily projects.