Senior Superintendent - Higher Education

shawmut· Field Operations
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📍 Los Angeles, CA, USFULL TIME💰 USD 175K–225K

About this role

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

 

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
  • 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
  • The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control and a clean site
  • Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections
  • Work in partnership with Senior Project Managers to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project
  • Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project
  • Always promotes positive relationships by dealing expertly and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors while instilling this philosophy in the project team
  • Maintaining and developing relationships to reinforce a commitment to world-class customer service across the board: including co-workers, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and the design community.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years’ experience as a Senior Project Superintendent 
  • California public higher education university experience having successfully built projects valued at $10M and up
  • Project experience should include ground up or major renovations on active campuses including but not limited to classrooms, labs, performing arts, dining, interiors, sports facilities and student housing

  • Must reside in the greater Los Angeles or Orange County area and be flexible with required business travel

EEO Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future. 

 

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $175,000 – $225,000 The range stated is specific to Los Angeles.  Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Superintendent - Higher Education role at shawmut?
The listed salary for this Senior Superintendent - Higher Education position at shawmut is USD 175K–225K. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Senior Superintendent - Higher Education position at shawmut located?
This Senior Superintendent - Higher Education role at shawmut is based in Los Angeles, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Superintendent - Higher Education role at shawmut full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Senior Superintendent - Higher Education role in the Field Operations department at shawmut.
Which team or department does the Senior Superintendent - Higher Education at shawmut belong to?
This Senior Superintendent - Higher Education position is part of the Field Operations department at shawmut. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Superintendent - Higher Education position at shawmut?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to shawmut's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Superintendent - Higher Education job at shawmut posted?
This Senior Superintendent - Higher Education position at shawmut was posted on Mar 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Superintendent - Higher Education
shawmut · 💰 USD 175K–225K
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