SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT K-12

Reports to: Director of Operations or Vice President of OperationsFLSA Status: Full-Time, Salaried ExemptNormal 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 dutiesPosition 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.

• 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
• 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 controlPreferred:
• 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.
• 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