K12 Superintendent - Columbus Construction

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded, employee-owned commercial construction firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional projects and developing outstanding construction professionals. The company has built its success on repeat business, client relationships, quality workmanship, and a commitment to doing what is right for both clients and employees.

With a diverse portfolio spanning education, multifamily, senior living, mixed-use, municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, the organization provides employees with exposure to meaningful, challenging projects that make a lasting impact on communities. The employee ownership structure creates a culture of accountability, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and long-term career investment.

The organization continues to experience strong growth and maintains a healthy pipeline of work across Ohio and select regional markets, providing excellent stability and advancement opportunities for ambitious construction professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for commercial construction projects
• Manage project schedules and coordinate work sequencing
• Supervise subcontractors, suppliers, field staff, and trade partners
• Drive project safety initiatives and enforce jobsite safety requirements
• Conduct daily site inspections and quality control reviews
• Coordinate all construction activities to ensure on-time project completion
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Lead subcontractor meetings and jobsite coordination meetings
• Manage project logistics, manpower planning, and material deliveries
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting
• Identify and proactively resolve schedule, quality, and field coordination issues
• Communicate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders
• Ensure projects are completed according to plans, specifications, and client expectations
• Support project teams in delivering exceptional customer service and client satisfaction

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or other field leadership role within commercial construction
• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects, with exposure to K-12 education, higher education, municipal, multifamily, senior living, mixed-use, or other large-scale commercial developments preferred
• Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, safety, quality control, blueprint reading, subcontractor management, and overall project execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead jobsite teams, coordinate subcontractors, solve field issues, and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Experience with ground-up construction, major renovations, additions, and projects valued at $10M+ is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification are preferred
• A proactive, accountable, and detail-oriented leader who motivates teams, drives results, embraces a collaborative culture, and has the ambition to grow into future Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent leadership opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $115,000-$130,000+
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Potential sign-on assistance for exceptional candidates
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), allowing employees to participate directly in the company's long-term success
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Why This Opportunity

• Strong project pipeline and long-term stability
• Employee-owned culture where employees directly benefit from company success
• Opportunity to lead impactful K-12, higher education, multifamily, and commercial projects
• Clear advancement path into Senior Superintendent and leadership positions
• Financially strong contractor with significant repeat business and long-standing client relationships
• Supportive leadership team that values employee growth and internal promotion
• Diverse project portfolio that keeps work engaging and challenging
• Ability to work with experienced construction professionals and industry-leading project teams