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Dallas, Texas, United States
Onsite
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
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
DFX Process Integration & Coordination
Drive integration strategy across technical, permitting, and commercial work streams on assigned projects, mentoring Technical Leads and Permit Leads to align on requirements and keep the DFX process moving end to end.
Lead identification and resolution of open items, decisions, and hand-offs across the full DFX life cycle, guiding the team to close gaps before they turn into schedule or cost impacts.
Establish and document best-practice process steps and hand-off points across the DFX life cycle, building organizational knowledge and a consistent, repeatable approach across projects.
Identify issues early and guide resolution by connecting the right stakeholders, serving as the technical authority on integration strategy and process excellence.
Design Phase Risk Management
Lead constructability reviews and de-risking sessions at every design milestone, guiding Technical Leads to integrate findings into the next phase and establish continuous improvement practices.
Own critical systems validation with consultants and trade partners, establishing standards for validation protocols and mentoring Technical Leads on closeout procedures.
Track the risk register and mitigation plan across projects, connecting design, permitting, and commercial inputs so open items don't stall between hand-offs.
Establish standards for drawing package quality and lead reviews to identify and prevent issues that historically cause rework or schedule impacts.
Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
Partner with the Permitting team to resolve permitting issues as they arise across projects, working alongside Permit Leads to problem-solve and providing expertise to clear roadblocks and keep approvals moving.
Co-own the permitting strategy for assigned projects with the Permitting team, aligning on milestone tracking, submittal management, and delay mitigation.
Serve as the lead technical resource supporting Permit Leads in engagements with AHJ representatives on complex or high-risk issues, confirming requirements and translating agency feedback; mentor Permit Leads on standard engagement protocols.
Develop interpretation frameworks for agency feedback and translate into design and construction direction; share expertise across both teams to build capability and avoid rejections or restarts.
Establish and maintain a knowledge base of city-specific requirements—including startup procedures, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of Occupancy (CO), and inspection sequencing—and guide alignment with building phasing plans.
Value Analysis
Lead Best Value analysis and decision-making across construction, design, and development teams, ensuring outcomes are reflected in IFC (issued for construction) drawing sets and establishing evaluation frameworks.
Develop evaluation criteria and lead analysis of alternative systems or materials that offer lifecycle cost benefits without sacrificing design intent; mentor team on value engineering methodology.
Maintain historical cost data and constructability benchmarks; leverage this data to validate Best Value recommendations and build organizational knowledge on value engineering outcomes.
Vendor Procurement & Commercial Integration
Lead vendor selection and procurement strategy for integration-related scopes, establishing qualification criteria and award methodology from evaluation through contract award.
Monitor soft-cost budgets for assigned projects against plan; identify variances early and guide corrective action with budget owners.
Drive alignment between technical execution, cost, and contract terms by leading cross-functional discussions with preconstruction and purchasing teams.
Establish integration protocols between technical and commercial work streams throughout the DFX phase; mentor team on balancing technical excellence with commercial constraints.
AI, Automation
Uses approved enterprise AI tools (e.g., Claude Cowork, Microsoft Copilot) to draft, summarize, analyze, and accelerate everyday work.
Leverage AI and other digital tools to document and then automate workflows effectively.
Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements
