SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT K-12

Overview

Reports to: Director of Operations or Vice President of Operations

 

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

 

Normal Working Hours – Field: 7 am to 3:30 pm, or Office: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, plus additional hours as required for completing project duties

Position Objective: Provide overall field leadership for large, complex K-12 construction projects. Responsible for safety, quality, schedule, logistics, subcontractor coordination, and project execution while building strong client relationships and developing field teams.

Responsibilities• Lead field operations for one or more large-scale K-12 construction projects• Promote and enforce Joeris' culture of safety• Manage and coordinate Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel• Develop and maintain project schedules, logistics plans, and construction sequencing• Coordinate subcontractor activities, manpower, procurement schedules, and material deliveries• Participate in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, and risk assessments• Ensure compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards• Monitor labor productivity, project costs, and overall field performance• Manage project documentation, inspections, permits, and closeout activities• Lead construction activities within occupied campuses while minimizing disruption to operations• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, school district representatives, architects, consultants, and trade partners• Lead project meetings and collaborate with project management teams to ensure project success.• Mentor and develop Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers, and emerging field leaders• Support training initiatives and other duties as assigned Qualifications• High school diploma or equivalent• 15+ years of commercial construction experience• Proven experience leading large-scale K-12 construction projects valued at $100M+• Experience managing occupied campuses, phased construction, renovations, and ground-up projects• OSHA 30 Certification• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, safety management, scheduling, project logistics, and quality control  Preferred:• Degree or coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Surveying, or a related field.• Experience with bond-funded public education projects.• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.• Defensive Driving Certification.• Confined Space Awareness Certification.• Experience with Total Station, CAD, or related construction technology. Skills• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives• Strong relationship-building skills with owners, architects, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners• Experience leading large subcontractor teams and complex field operations• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and construction management software• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement