Lead Superintendent (Multi-Family Experience)

AvalonBay Communities
Boston, MA
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.

AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice ( )

Posted 2026-02-12

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