Technical Lead (Design Manager)

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.

Why work for us?
 

We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity.  Our stated purpose is to:

• Transform Building

• Enhance Communities

• Improve Lives

 

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth.  As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

• Transformative careers in a transformative company

• Comprehensive training and development

• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization

• Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

Industry Recognition

• NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder

• Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years

• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023

• Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Competitive Bonus Program

• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)

• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Tuition Assistance

• Phone Reimbursement

• Associate Referral Bonuses

ABOUT THE JOB

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead to join our Design for Execution team located in Irvine, CA.

The Technical Lead acts as a bridge between design, construction, and development teams, ensuring that designs are executable, operationally sound, and aligned with cost and schedule objectives. The position will report to the Director, DfX.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Design Phase Risk Management

• Lead constructability reviews and de-risking sessions during each design milestone.
• Coordinate with consultants and trade partners to validate critical systems for install and serviceability.
• Develop and maintain a risk register and mitigation plan through the design phase.
• Audit drawing packages and flag design elements that historically cause rework or schedule impacts.

Operational Requirements & Design Translation

• Work with operations, property management, and facilities teams to codify technical operational requirements.
• Ensure these requirements are embedded into construction documents with detailed annotations and references.
• Lead feasibility studies when site constraints (e.g., tight setbacks, utility conflicts) challenge standard solutions.

Value Analysis

• Support final Best Value decisions in collaboration with construction, design and development teams and ensure that they are reflected in IFC (issued for construction) drawings sets.
• Evaluate alternative systems or materials that offer lifecycle cost benefits without sacrificing design intent.
• Validate Best Value suggestions with historical cost data and constructability input from trade partners.

VDC & Design for Execution (DFX)

• Support BIM/VDC utilization to align clash detection with sequencing and layout planning.
• Monitor model and standard compliance across disciplines.

Long-Lead Submittals

• Coordinate early submittal packages for long-lead materials.
• Ensure alignment between design details and vendor shop drawings or prefabrication specs.
• Interface with design team to identify and eliminate documentation gaps.

Logistics & Site Phasing

• Create comprehensive site logistics plans aligned with construction duration (OPC), safety zones, and delivery flow.
• Validate takt zone layout with project scheduling and collaborate with superintendents to confirm constructability.
• Manage pre-approval workflows for JPI-certified subs and track the status of long-lead items.
• Oversee early-stage site utilization planning to inform leasing and development timelines.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• 6-10 years of Experience in design management and construction, preferably in the multifamily industry.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawing details, logistics planning, site phasing, and utility coordination. Procore, Bluebeam, Oracle Primavera Cloud, AutoCAD, Revit.
• Proven experience in design feasibility and constructability assessments.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proficiency in VDC/BIM tools.
• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s culture and guiding principles
• 5-day work week (Monday-Friday) Physical Co-location
• Daily Collaboration