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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
Serve as the connective point across technical, permitting, and commercial work streams on assigned projects, coordinating with Technical Leads, Permit Leads, and preconstruction to keep the DFX process moving end to end.
Track open items, decisions, and hand-offs across the full DFX life cycle, and close gaps before they turn into schedule or cost impacts.
Document process steps and hand-off points across the DFX life cycle to build a consistent, repeatable approach across projects.
Escalate issues early and route them to the right owner, functioning as the point of accountability for keeping the overall process on track.
Design Phase Risk Management
Coordinate with the Technical Leads on each project to ensure constructability reviews and de-risking sessions happen at every design milestone, and confirm findings carry through to the next phase.
Follow up with consultants and trade partners on critical systems validation, closing the loop with the Technical Lead on outstanding items.
Track the risk register and mitigation plan across projects, connecting design, permitting, and commercial inputs so open items don't stall between hand-offs.
Flag drawing package issues that historically cause rework or schedule impacts, and confirm they get resolved before the package moves forward.
Permitting & Regulatory
Coordinate closely with the Permit Lead(s) on permitting issues as they arise across projects, helping clear roadblocks and keep approvals moving.
Partner with the Permit Lead(s) on assigned projects to track permitting milestones, support submittals, and jointly mitigate delays.
Engage with AHJ representatives alongside the Permit Lead(s) to confirm requirements, resolve comments, and coordinate resubmittals with the design team.
Work with the Permit Lead(s) to interpret agency feedback and translate it into design and construction direction, avoiding rejections or restarts.
Maintain city-specific requirements with the Permitting team, including startup procedures, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of Occupancy (CO), and inspection sequencing, and align them with building phasing plans.
Value Analysis
Coordinate final Best Value decisions across construction, design, and development teams, and confirm outcomes are reflected in IFC (issued for construction) drawing sets.
Support evaluation of alternative systems or materials that offer lifecycle cost benefits without sacrificing design intent.
Track Best Value recommendations against historical cost data and constructability input from trade partners.
Vendor Procurement & Commercial Integration
Support procurement of relevant vendors for assigned scopes, from qualification through award.
Track soft-cost budgets for assigned projects against plan and flag variances early.
Coordinate with preconstruction and purchasing to align technical decisions with cost and contract terms.
Serve as the connecting point between technical execution and the commercial process throughout the DFX phase.
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.
Other duties as assigned
Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
4-8 years of experience in design management, construction, or permitting/entitlements, preferably in the multifamily industry.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawing details, utility coordination, and permitting/AHJ processes. Procore, Bluebeam, Oracle Primavera Cloud, AutoCAD, Revit, and permit tracking systems.
Proven experience in design feasibility, constructability assessments, and permit strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with vendor procurement and soft-cost budget management.
Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
Experience coordinating across design, permitting, and commercial teams on complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s culture and guiding principles
5-day work week (Monday-Friday) Physical Co-location
Frequent travel to AHJ offices as needed.
Daily Collaboration
