Superintendent - Public & Academic - RI

We're recruiting on behalf of a well‑established Rhode Island general contractor seeking a Superintendent to join their team ahead of a busy summer schedule. This individual will lead field operations on upcoming public and academic renovations, including a newly awarded $50M K‑12 school project in West Warwick.

Client Details

Our client is a long‑standing Rhode Island builder with nearly a century of history delivering high‑quality construction across the state. They specialize in public, educational, municipal, and commercial projects, completing work ranging from $1M-$50M. Despite their mid‑sized team, they consistently win large, high‑profile local projects due to exceptional relationships, low turnover, and a strong reputation for integrity, safety, and quality.

They offer some of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the Rhode Island construction market, along with a collaborative culture built on family values and community impact.

Description

• Lead daily site operations on academic, public, and commercial projects throughout RI
• Oversee subcontractors, scheduling, site logistics, and quality control
• Manage 3‑week look-ahead scheduling and project phasing
• Maintain strict safety compliance and conduct regular site walks and meetings
• Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, local officials, suppliers, and RI subcontractors
• Ensure timely project delivery, punch list completion, and successful closeout
• Support planning for summer renovation season and upcoming school projects
• Represent the company professionally with owners, municipalities, 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 - Public & Academic should have:

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience (lead-level preferred)
• Proven background in academic, public, or municipal projects-RI highly preferred
• Strong understanding of the Rhode Island construction market
• Solid relationships and track record working with RI subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers
• Ability to manage fast-paced renovation schedules, school shutdown windows, and occupied environments
• Highly organized, strong communicator, and excellent field leadership skills

Job Offer

• $100,000 - $150,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Above‑market benefits package and long-term stability
• Opportunity to lead a marquee $50M K‑12 project
• Strong internal culture, low turnover, and long-term career growth
• Work with a respected RI builder known for high-quality project delivery
• Consistent pipeline of both ground‑up and renovation work

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.

5+ years of Superintendent experience (lead-level preferred) Proven background in academic, public, or municipal projects-RI highly preferred Strong understanding of the Rhode Island construction market Solid relationships and track record working with RI subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers Ability to manage fast-paced renovation schedules, school shutdown windows, and occupied environments Highly organized, strong communicator, and excellent field leadership skills