Superintendent - Public & Academic - RI

• Strong culture with long‑term employee retention
• High‑profile public projects up to $50M
  
  

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

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.

The Successful Applicant

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
  
  

What's on 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
  
  

Contact: Savannah Sullivan

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6985496