Job Description
Superintendent - Student Housing Construction
Reporting to senior operational leadership, the Superintendent will lead all field operations for a major ground-up student housing development while serving as a key leader throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide overall site leadership from mobilization through turnover
Develop and manage detailed field execution plans and site logistics
Lead subcontractor coordination, safety performance, quality control, and schedule execution
Build and maintain the master construction schedule in partnership with project leadership
Coordinate sequencing and installation of structural, MEP, and finish scopes
Foster strong relationships with project owners, consultants, trade partners, and internal teams
Mentor field staff and help cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented jobsite culture
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.
For the Superintendent - Student Housing Construction we are seeking:
Proven experience as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent with a General Contractor
Experience leading large-scale multifamily, student housing, mixed-use, or high-rise projects
Strong understanding of project sequencing and complex building systems
Experience with concrete frame structures; post-tension concrete experience is a plus
Demonstrated success managing schedules with immovable completion dates
Ability to lead subcontractors and field teams while maintaining high safety and quality standards
Strong communication skills and client-facing professionalism
Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression and long-term tenure
Collaborative leadership style with a team-first mindset
Builder mentality with a passion for field operations and project execution
Preferred Qualifications:
Student housing experience is beneficial but not required
Experience delivering high-rise residential or urban multifamily developments
Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related technical degree preferred
Individuals who advanced through the trades with substantial field leadership experience will also be considered
Opportunity to lead a landmark student housing development in a major growth market
Long-term career opportunities beyond the initial project based on performance and interest
Access to future projects across multifamily, commercial, industrial, food processing, and specialty sectors
Performance-based bonus program tied to individual contributions rather than project profitability
Strong company backlog and financial stability
Travel opportunities available by employee choice, not company mandate
Enhanced compensation incentives available for long-term travel assignments
Collaborative culture where Superintendents are viewed as equal partners with Project Managers
Clear path toward operational and executive leadership opportunities
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Austin, TX |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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