K-12 Construction Superintendent: Field Leader & Safety

Balfour Beatty US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Superintendent to join our Georgia team, overseeing the overall direction and completion of construction projects with a focus on K-12 facilities.

You will bring deep field leadership experience and deliver high-performance results on technically challenging and high-profile projects, ensuring quality, profitability and adherence to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of commercial construction/design and field leadership experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven ability to guide and manage each phase of a project.
• Experience building and managing relationships with subcontractors and clients.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, submittals, and technical documents.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Field Leadership: Manage all daily site operations including supervision of subcontractors and coordination of construction activities.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed look-ahead schedules and drive progress to milestones.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work meets high standards per plans and codes.
• Safety Oversight: Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety meetings.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, consultants, and client reps.
• Inspections & Reporting: Coordinate inspections and maintain logs and progress reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Schedule management

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Architecture

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Constructware

P6

Timberline

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Superintendent to join our Georgia team, overseeing the overall direction and completion of construction projects with a focus on K-12 facilities.

You will bring deep field leadership experience and deliver high-performance results on technically challenging and high-profile projects, ensuring quality, profitability and adherence to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.