Construction Superintendent - Education

Construction Superintendent - K-12/Higher Education Projects

Columbus, OH $105K–$155K + Bonus + Profit Sharing + Vehicle Allowance/Truck

About the Opportunity

Our client is a trusted GC with decades of experience partnering with school districts and universities across Ohio. They take pride in delivering high-quality educational spaces and fostering meaningful community impact. Their team is relationship-driven, collaborative, and known for mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders.

They are seeking a Superintendent to oversee K–12 and higher education projects between $20M–$50M+, someone who thrives in occupied campus environments and enjoys building lasting relationships with owners, design partners, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead field operations for both ground-up and renovation education projects

Manage day-to-day subcontractor activity, logistics, QA/QC, and progress tracking

Ensure strict safety standards in sensitive public/occupied environments

Build strong communication with school districts, staff, and campus leadership

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, look-aheads, and site plans

Drive project milestones and resolve field issues proactively

Mentor and develop Assistant Supers and Field Engineers

Qualifications

5+ years of Superintendent experience with a GC/CM

Experience managing education (K–12 or higher ed) projects $20M–$50M+

Strong campus coordination experience and comfort working in operational school environments

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Procore experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

$105K–$155K base

Annual bonus + profit sharing

Vehicle allowance or company truck

Health benefits, 401(k) with match, PTO, and significant advancement opportunities

The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing the entire operation of the construction site. They should be able to determine and address any risk areas in order to maintain the safety of workers. This candidate should be experienced in communicating project milestones with clients and other parties, and be able to establish a timeline for completion.