Technical Project Lead

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

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Lead to join our Operations Support Center team located in Dallas, TX.

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

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

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

• Ensure a clear path for execution of Plan A with excellent communication with Site Construction Managers. 

• Delivers 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). 

• Identifies chokepoints and risks and develops plans to coordinate around the issue. (Knows the Plan sequencing and ensures it is communicated and directed). 

• 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. 

• Creates Plan B's/Recovery plans as needed for obstacles and opportunities with the Superintendent and coordinates OSC resources to fully support as needed. 

• Develops and coordinates OSC support of wet weather mitigation pre-planning efforts and implementation.

• Utilize digital technology or other information available to solve technical issues affecting the project.

• Ensures the Day 1 Startup checklist is completed on NTP day.

Accountable for Managing RFI Process  

• 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 

• Coordinate with the Site Construction Manager to verify change order work is valid. 

• Manage change order disputes. 

Review and finalize plans and maintain active day-to-day involvement with OSC team 

• The Taktical Control Lead will provide the Takt sequence and pod layout. Pre-construction meetings should be conducted with trades to gather input on the labor requirements for each trade during each phase to keep the project on schedule. Maintain regular communication with the Resource Lead to ensure that subcontractor labor is consistently available to meet project milestones. Maintain open communication with the Taktical Control Lead on OPC changes, updates and p