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AvalonBay Communities · 4 months ago

Lead Superintendent (Multi-Family Experience)

LOC-10013-Boston Office

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is an equity REIT focused on developing and managing distinctive apartment homes. They are seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent to oversee on-site construction activities for multifamily residential and mixed-use development projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Multifamily construction experienceBuilding codesProject management skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteBlueprint readingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Vocational/technical school construction-related coursework preferred

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

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

Strong working knowledge of all construction disciplines and project phases

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

Benefits

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

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.