Superintendent - Large Public School Project

We are partnering with a well‑established Massachusetts general contractor seeking a Superintendent to support a large, ground‑up public school project in Central MA (west of Worcester). This is a key growth hire, offering the opportunity to learn an ongoing project and quickly transition into leading future major builds.

Client Details

Our client is a respected GC/CM based in Massachusetts with a 25+ year track record of delivering academic, public, civic, multi‑family, and senior care projects valued between $20M-$100M. They are known for cutting‑edge public work, strong safety standards, lean processes, and a culture that rewards high performers. Despite operating on large, high‑visibility projects, they maintain a close‑knit, non‑bureaucratic environment where talented people are recognized quickly.

Description

• Lead daily on‑site operations for a large ground‑up public school project in Central MA
• Manage subcontractors, site logistics, scheduling, and quality control
• Oversee Procore documentation, daily reports, and project communication
• Conduct safety walks, enforce site safety standards, and ensure compliance
• Work closely with architects, engineers, and municipal officials
• Drive project milestones, phasing, inspections, and turnover activities
• Train on an ongoing academic project before transitioning to lead future builds
• Represent the contractor professionally with owners, districts, and project partners

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.

Profile

A successful Superintendent - Large Public School Project should have:

• 5-10+ years of Lead Superintendent experience (public/academic strongly preferred)
• Experience on large ground‑up or major renovation projects ($20M+)
• Background in public, academic, K‑12, or municipal construction
• Strong relationships or familiarity with the Central MA subcontractor market
• Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License (Required)
• Proficiency with Procore
• Associate degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred but not required)
• Strong leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and planning skills
• Ability to commute to Central MA daily (no hybrid/remote)

Job Offer

• $125K-$175K base salary (higher possible for exceptional public‑sector talent)
• Competitive benefits, 401(k), PTO, and vehicle allowance
• Opportunity to lead state‑of‑the‑art, ground‑up K‑12 projects
• Stable pipeline with consistent large project wins
• Work directly with ownership-your impact is visible and recognized
• A company culture that blends the sophistication of top national builders with the agility of a mid‑sized firm

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.

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