Superintendent - K12 Renovation Projects - DC

Michael Page; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Phone allowance

End-of-year bonus

Leadership on a $20M project

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead a major K-12 school renovation in Washington, DC. The role offers substantial project ownership, direct access to leadership, and collaboration across healthcare, education, life sciences, and other sectors.

The candidate will manage on-site operations, coordinate with owners and trade partners, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence on a high-profile education project.

Qualifications

• Proven Superintendent experience on commercial construction projects.
• Strong background in K-12, education, institutional, renovation, or occupied-space projects preferred.
• Experience managing complex MEP coordination and building system upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability to lead subcontractors and field personnel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities for a major K-12 school renovation project in Washington, DC.
• Manage day-to-day field operations, subcontractors, scheduling, logistics, and site coordination.
• Ensure project milestones, budget objectives, safety standards, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Coordinate with project management teams, design professionals, owners, and trade partners throughout construction.
• Drive proactive planning and problem-solving to maintain project schedules and minimize disruptions.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, site cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee renovation work including school reconfiguration, MEP upgrades, roofing replacement, and green roof installation.

Skills

Commercial construction

K12 projects

Superintendent

Renovations

Occupied spaces

Washington DC

Job description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to lead a complex K-12 renovation project in Washington, DC while working for a respected regional builder known for technical excellence and strong leadership. The role offers significant project ownership, exposure to diverse market sectors, and the ability to make a lasting impact on a landmark educational facility.

Our client is a privately held construction management and general contracting firm with approximately 90 employees and annual revenue of roughly $100M. The company delivers construction management, design-build, general contracting, and preconstruction services across Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Known for combining the expertise of a large contractor with the agility of a smaller organization, the company maintains a strong reputation for quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The Superintendent plays a critical role in project execution, and Superintendents are empowered with significant autonomy and direct access to leadership. This Superintendent position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing portfolio spanning healthcare, education, life sciences, industrial, retail, and historic projects.

Client Details

Description

• Lead all on-site construction activities for a major K-12 school renovation project in Washington, DC.
• Manage day-to-day field operations, subcontractors, scheduling, logistics, and site coordination.
• Ensure project milestones, budget objectives, safety standards, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Coordinate with project management teams, design professionals, owners, and trade partners throughout construction.
• Drive proactive planning and problem-solving to maintain project schedules and minimize disruptions.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, site cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• The Superintendent will oversee renovation work including school reconfiguration, MEP system upgrades, roofing replacement, and green roof installation.
• The Superintendent will play a key role in delivering a high-quality LEED-certified educational facility.
• Successful Superintendents will contribute to the firm's reputation for technical rigor, operational excellence, and client service.

Profile

• Proven Superintendent experience on commercial construction projects.
• Strong background in K-12, education, institutional, renovation, or occupied-space projects preferred.
• Experience managing complex MEP coordination and building system upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability to lead subcontractors and field personnel effectively.
• Strong scheduling, planning, and project execution skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience with LEED-related projects is advantageous.
• Comfortable working within a collaborative, owner-led construction environment.

Job Offer

• Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000
• Vehicle and Phone Allowance
• EOY Bonus
• Opportunity to lead a signature $20M educational project
• Strong backlog and diverse project pipeline
• Exposure to healthcare, education, life sciences, industrial, retail, and historic construction projects
• Collaborative culture with direct access to company leadership
• Competitive benefits package

Desired Skills and Experience

• commercial construction
• K12
• superintendent
• renovations
• interiors
• washington dc

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