Supervisor Structural Trades

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Regular Full-Time Elsah, IL, US

Salary Range: $37.57 To $44.61 Hourly

Department/ Location
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Facilities/Principia College

Position Type
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Full-time, 12-month

Responsible for leading a crew of carpenters, laborers, and painters in the maintenance, renovation, and preservation of campus building envelopes, structural systems, and interiors. Supervises daily operations with a work orders system, conducts quality‑control inspections, coordinates with campus stakeholders and external contractors. Manages projects from planning through completion—including estimates, schedules, materials procurement, and budget oversight. Requires construction and project‑management experience, supervisory ability, and a hands‑on commitment to safety and workmanship.

At our award‑winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top‑ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close‑knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science‑based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally‑focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In‑depth study meets real‑world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world‑renowned mediation team, top‑ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student‑run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

• Manage building envelopes, structural systems, and interior maintenance and renovation from planning to completion
• Develop estimates, schedules, layouts, and materials procurement
• Ensure all work meets building codes, safety standards, and quality expectations
• Coordinate with internal teams, campus departments, and external contractors to ensure efficient execution of work
• Maintain quality standards that align with historic preservation requirements and contemporary architectural expectations across campus facilities (residences, athletics, academics, library, labs, assembly spaces, and arts venues)
• Prepare regular project status reports, including progress, risks, and recommendations
• Support planning for capital renewal and improvement initiatives

• Supervise and direct daily activities of the Structural Trades team
• Promote a culture of safety, quality workmanship, and accountability
• Utilize the work order management system to plan and track work
• Coordinate with Facilities supervisors, project managers, and campus stakeholders on renovations and repairs to optimize productivity and minimize disruptions
• Manage the Structural Trades operating budgets and monitor expenditures
• Initiate purchase orders for materials, equipment, and contracted services
• Conduct quality control inspections and communicate findings to ensure high standards are met
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for campus assets
• Partner with Life Safety and Chief Engineer on compliance and safety matters
• Uphold OSHA and Workplace Safety policies and ensure proper training
• Serve as B‑team Leader over Structural Crew for weather events and facility‑related incidents as needed
• Provide after‑hours support as needed to address urgent maintenance issues
• Ensure workshops, yard, material and equipment storage areas, tools, and equipment and vehicles are kept…