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Find superintendent jobs that match your leadership experience and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including superintendent roles across construction, education, facilities, and operations.

What Does a Superintendent Do?

Superintendents oversee people, projects, and day-to-day operations within their area of responsibility. Depending on the industry, they may coordinate construction schedules and subcontractors, guide school operations, manage facilities, or lead teams responsible for safety, quality, and performance. Strong communication, planning, and decision-making skills are central to many superintendent positions.

Common Superintendent Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include developing schedules, coordinating teams and vendors, monitoring budgets, enforcing safety standards, resolving operational issues, and reporting progress to executives, clients, or other stakeholders. Construction superintendents often manage on-site execution, while education and facilities superintendents focus on organizational leadership and service delivery.

Qualifications for Superintendent Roles

Employers commonly seek demonstrated leadership experience, knowledge of relevant regulations and procedures, and a record of delivering results. Construction roles may call for experience with project plans, building codes, safety programs, and construction management software. Education or facilities roles may require industry-specific credentials, administrative experience, or applicable licenses. Requirements differ by position, so review each listing carefully.

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Search superintendent openings on Ladders to explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, industries, and compensation details to identify opportunities that fit your experience and next career move.

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$80K - $95K *

Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $120K *

Engage in the management and delivery of a comprehensive compliance program across multiple states, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory adherence while also performing inspections, training, a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Oversee the execution of multiple utility-scale solar and BESS projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while managing contractor performance and maintaining safety and quality standards across...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing clinical research pre-award activities, ensuring compliance and financial feasibility while managing a diverse portfolio of high-risk studies and col...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a team of program managers, enhancing patient access to medications, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a supportive work environment...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Lead regional launch initiatives, driving sales performance and team success through strategic execution and strong customer engagement in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $110K *

Elevate your career by overseeing facility operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing tenant satisfaction. Lead a team to manage budgets, contracts, and maintenance programs while fostering a safe...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $176K *

Lead operational excellence within the Customer Success teams, driving impactful programs that enhance performance and efficiency while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $161K *

Advance your career by coordinating clinical trial budgets and coverage analyses. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and cost efficiency while mentoring junior staff and enhancing admi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by providing technical leadership on electrical distribution projects. You will oversee design packages, mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver reliabl...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join our Strategic Recruitment team to lead executive searches, build talent pipelines, and enhance candidate experiences. Collaborate with leaders to drive transformational change and support our mis...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our Degree Progress product by leading a technical team to integrate advanced algorithms, ensuring reliability and scalability while delivering trusted outcomes for students...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth for critical infrastructure in the NY/NJ region. Collaborate with local leaders to enhance market share, develop strategic alliances, and implement customer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multiple client engagements, driving innovative solutions and strategic direction. Foster cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a focus on deliver...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $150K *

Drive revenue growth and market expansion by building strong customer partnerships and executing targeted sales strategies in the commercial roofing sector across the Houston territory...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$300K - $350K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise revenue across the West territory, engaging with senior security leaders in regulated industries. Shape strategic sales initiatives and build lasting relationship...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with key utility customers to drive sales growth and product adoption. Collaborate with Territory Managers, conduct demonstrations, and develop strategic business plans to enhance market presen...

Elyria, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $176K *

Drive market growth by developing strategic partnerships and solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer engagement and competitive positioning, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Transform program execution by coordinating large-scale data center initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, managing risks, and driving milestones to successful completion while fostering...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and scale clinical operations, overseeing performance and process optimization. Build accountable teams, manage metrics, and partner with stakeholders to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive clinical excellence by providing medical expertise across therapeutic areas, ensuring safety and integrity in clinical trials. Collaborate with project teams and senior management to enhance cli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success in the Americas by leading a growing team of CSMs. Drive adoption, value realization, and customer health while shaping playbooks and strategies for scalable growth. Collabora...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in project management and Agile delivery. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives while enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment focused o...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $125K *

Engage with a dynamic team to oversee copy responsibilities, crafting compelling content across various mediums. Collaborate creatively to drive engagement for diverse audiences, including healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What industries hire superintendents?question toggle

    Superintendents work in several fields, including construction, education, facilities management, manufacturing, and operations. Responsibilities and qualifications depend on the industry and employer.

  • What does a construction superintendent do?question toggle

    A construction superintendent typically oversees on-site project execution, coordinates subcontractors and crews, tracks schedules, supports quality control, and helps maintain safety and compliance.

  • What qualifications are needed for superintendent jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for leadership experience, strong communication and planning skills, and relevant industry knowledge. Some positions require specific licenses, certifications, or technical expertise.

  • How can I find superintendent jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse superintendent listings on Ladders, where professional opportunities are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, location, responsibilities, and required qualifications.