Superintendent (K-12)

Joining Balfour Beatty as a Superintendent in our Georgia team you will be responsible for the overall direction, completion, of construction projects assigned to you with specific focus on K-12 projects. You will have deep field leadership experience, as well as the ability to deliver high-performance results on technically challenging and high profile projects ensuring quality, profitability, and adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential Functions

• Field Leadership : Manage all daily site operations including supervision of subcontractors, coordination of construction activities, enforcement of safety protocols, and execution of the project schedule.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed look-ahead schedules; drive progress to meet critical milestones and proactively resolve conflicts and delays.
• Quality Assurance :Ensure all work is performed to high standards, in accordance with plans, specifications, building codes, and owner requirements.
• Safety Oversight :Enforce site safety policies and maintain compliance with OSHA and company standards; conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Team Coordination :Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, architects, consultants, and client representatives to maintain alignment and ensure clear communication.
• Inspections & Reporting :Coordinate with local authorities for inspections and approvals; maintain daily logs, safety documentation, and progress reports.

What you will need

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

Preferred Experience

• K-12/Higher Education projects experience are preferred, $10-30M
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Architecture preferred.