K12 Superintendent - Columbus Construction

Job Title

Site Manager

About Our Client

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. What makes this opportunity especially attractive is the company's employee ownership structure. Every team member has a vested interest in the company's success, creating 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.

Job Description

Responsibilities Include:

• 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

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Candidate

• 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

What's on Offer

Compensation & 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 Candidates Choose 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

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Site Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Columbus

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Gabriella Borchardt

Job Reference: JN-082026-7082334