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Technical Specialist

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Mar 2026

About the role

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.” JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About the Job

The Technical Project Specialist will be responsible for assisting in proactively assessing future risks of each project to the Operations team and communicating those with the OSC Team. The position will report to the Technical Lead.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Responsible to Review and finalize plans and maintain active day to day involvement with OSC Team

Trach and Ensure trade specific PreCon onsite meeting agendas to the Site Construction Managers to ensure Plan adherence.
Track and resolve construction issues from field “tickets” in timely and complete manner

Responsible for Leading execution risk assessment and developing Plan B's

Ensure the de-risking process is complete with all necessary RFI’s/ASI’s resolved in timely manner. (Maintain 30 days of clear runway without RFI delays)
Monitors dashboard daily for trends impacting the Plan, diagnose the root cause and directs OSC resource support and realignment on subcontractor performance both on completion and corrective items.
Communicates OSC support of wet weather mitigation pre-planning efforts and implementation
Utilize digital technology by reviewing technology information captures as directed to solve technical issues affecting the project
Tracks and Ensures the Day 1 Startup checklist is completed on NTP day

Complete submittal and shop drawing approvals 

Create and manage a project specific submittal log.  Review and compare submittals, samples and shop drawings to specifications, clarifications and drawings.  Upload and Track submittals, samples and shop drawings to Procore. Ensure submittals are reviewed within the contracted consultant response time.  Assign appropriate consultants to each submittal.  Review responses to submittals and ensure trade partner is aware of any comments.

Accountable for Managing RFI Process

Maintain RFI urgency log daily and ensure consultants are working on correct RFI priorities.
Work Directly with Operations team to draft and submit RFI's
Manage that RFI's are answered promptly and by correct consultants.
Ensure RFI's are distributed to appropriate subs.
Inform the Commercial Lead of RFI's with potential costs attached.

Accountable for Complete AHJ precon

Ensure that the project turnover phasing and sequence will be approved by the jurisdiction and make any plan resequencing as necessary to accommodate AHJ requirements.
Ensure the Fire inspector startup requirements are aligned with phasing and OPC plan
Ensure 3rd party consultants are contracted with appropriate inspection type and frequency per the plan minimum or minimum JPI standard whichever is greater.
Usher AHJ through 3rd party inspection adoption (BV or similar)

Ensure that Submittals are reviewed and approved for installation per plan

Responsible to Support CO review process