Special Project Superintendent

As the special projects superintendent, you will work alongside designers and curators to bring visionary events and exhibitions at SCAD to life. SCAD is the elite art and design university, exemplifying innovation with each high‑profile museum and gallery exhibition and signature event. The special projects superintendent is a critical team member who contributes to SCAD building interior specialty finishes, custom fabrications, unique interior décor elements, and the installation of interior finishes and décor to ensure they reflect this same commitment to creativity.

As the special projects superintendent, you will serve as the department's primary point of contact and develop, implement, and maintain project schedules. You will collaborate with other superintendents, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure efficient project progress and lead regular meetings to provide updates, assign tasks, and communicate safety guidelines. You will also be responsible for fabrication functions such as finish carpentry, cabinet building, painting, faux finishing, mold making, furniture finishing, wood/metal stud framing with sheetrock, and other decorative work.

Among other duties, you will build exhibitions, exhibition elements, props, furniture, and other custom installations.

In this role, you will work with various building materials from wood and metal to plastics, concrete, foam board, paint/stain, and more. You will create and follow directions or cut lists, reading design drawings and blueprints with extreme attention to detail to produce exhibits and exhibit elements. You will ensure proper PPE use, complete assigned work order requests, and use the work order system to document problems requiring correction.

Responsibilities include the completion of major and minor building repairs; the oversight of materials, tools, and equipment orders, deliveries, and inventories; and cost control through labor and materials management to avoid waste.

In this position, you will be on call to handle emergencies as needed and advise your supervisor when emergencies occur or when assistance is needed. Responsibilities include the supervision of employees, contractors, and vendors; coordination with the physical resources team; and the assurance that all work is completed on time and within budget. You will also ensure every project adheres to SCAD policies and procedures, OSHA regulations and safe practices, and all local building codes.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of theatrical and exhibit construction, restoration, faux finishes, finish carpentry, drywall, and painting techniques, and best practices. They have strong organizational, problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills. They can follow building plans, thrive in a fast‑paced work environment, and collaborate effectively with others. The candidate must be safety‑focused and professional at all times.

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 10 years of experience in construction or fabrication, preferably in a superintendent role
• Knowledgeable on OSHA safety standards and construction regulations
• Experience in production, exhibition design, fabrication, woodworking, furniture making, cabinet making, metal and plastics fabrication, historic restorations, and other related practices

• Ability to pass DOT medical exam

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.