Optima, Inc.
Position Brief – Finish Superintendent
Seeking a hands‑on, driven Finish Superintendent responsible for scheduling and coordination of the construction project from insulation/drywall to final punch‑out/walk‑through phase, coordinating with other team members to ensure completion of the project according to budget, time and quality standards.
About Optima
Optima is a design‑driven real estate development firm rooted in the modernist tradition with offices in Illinois and Arizona. For more than 40 years, we have been developing, designing, building and managing striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities. From the beginning, we aimed to reinvent housing by integrating the functions involved in new construction within one company. We control and execute every aspect of the process in‑house – development, architecture, construction, sales and management – for a dynamic system that offers greater focus and fluidity. We are committed to delivering extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability and management.
What You'll Do
Coordinate and schedule work from drywall to final punch‑out/walk through
Order and coordinate all finish products (including doors, frames, hardware, countertops, vanity tops, cabinets, etc.)
Review mechanical, plumbing & electrical (MP&E) drawings to identify possible conflicts; monitor As‑Builts for MP&E systems, building footprint and floor deflections
Monitor and ensure quality control of trades by conducting weekly coordination meetings
Coordinate with MEP Superintendent during rough‑in with cabinet layout and buyer changes
Review shop drawings and blueprints
Coordinate with Finish Superintendent Assistants to ensure buyer changes are incorporated into building, and to ensure a smooth transition
Collaborate with on‑site superintendents as a team
Interface with architects and sub‑contractors to process RFIs
Interface with governing officials to inspect and approve work
Create punch list and complete associated work
Enforce onsite safety programs
Ensure project completion on deadline
What You'll Need
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a construction‑related field
5‑10 years related experience
Mid‑ to high‑rise residential construction experience preferred
Experience constructing at least a $50M project start to finish
Fast‑track construction experience
What Will Set You Apart
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Project, Word and Excel
Self‑directed
Self‑motivated
Well‑organized and efficient
Detail‑oriented
Ability to multi‑task
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Benefits and Perks
Competitive benefits and great perks make a huge difference; we get that, so you'll get them too. At Optima, we believe they should be meaningful and a part of what makes us great!
Optima evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other legally‑protected characteristics
Optima does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Optima team members or the Optima people experience team. No placement fees will be paid to any 3rd party unless such a request has been made by the Optima people experience team.
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What You'll Do
Coordinate and schedule work from drywall to final punch‑out/walk through
Order and coordinate all finish products (including doors, frames, hardware, countertops, vanity tops, cabinets, etc.)
Review mechanical, plumbing & electrical (MP&E) drawings to identify possible conflicts; monitor As‑Builts for MP&E systems, building footprint and floor deflections
Monitor and ensure quality control of trades by conducting weekly coordination meetings
Coordinate with MEP Superintendent during rough‑in with cabinet layout and buyer changes
Review shop drawings and blueprints
Coordinate with Finish Superintendent Assistants to ensure buyer changes are incorporated into building, and to ensure a smooth transition
Collaborate with on‑site superintendents as a team
Interface with architects and sub‑contractors to process RFIs
Interface with governing officials to inspect and approve work
Create punch list and complete associated work
Enforce onsite safety programs
Ensure project completion on deadline
What You'll Need
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a construction‑related field
5‑10 years related experience
Mid‑ to high‑rise residential construction experience preferred
Experience constructing at least a $50M project start to finish
Fast‑track construction experience
What Will Set You Apart
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Project, Word and Excel
Self‑directed
Self‑motivated
Well‑organized and efficient
Detail‑oriented
Ability to multi‑task
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Benefits and Perks
Competitive benefits and great perks make a huge difference; we get that, so you'll get them too. At Optima, we believe they should be meaningful and a part of what makes us great!
Optima evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other legally‑protected characteristics
Optima does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Optima team members or the Optima people experience team. No placement fees will be paid to any 3rd party unless such a request has been made by the Optima people experience team.
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