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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$90K - $110K *
Champion on-site construction management, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while maintaining quality and safety standards throughout all project phases...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize construction management by leading onsite activities, ensuring compliance with plans, coordinating subcontractors and inspections, while maintaining budget and schedule adherence for successf...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career by overseeing all construction phases, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring quality control and safety, with a focus on meeting project schedules and budgets while driving compli...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as you oversee complex construction projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to safety and quality standards, while coordinating with subcontractors and managing job sit...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$138K - $188K *
Drive educational excellence by leading initiatives that enhance student learning and community engagement within a supportive, small school district focused on fiscal responsibility and collaboration...
6 days ago
$170K - $185K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality results in heavy civil construction. Lead multiple projects, manage schedules, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely and budget-com...
Today
Elementary School Principal - Bowen
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented school culture while driving academic excellence and supporting the diverse needs of students, teachers, and families through collaborative l...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower project success by leading field operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborate with project managers to meet budget and timeline goals while mentoring ju...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading a skilled team in a dynamic LNG construction project. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive productivity while fostering a safe and efficient work environment...
6 days ago
Director of Facilities/Maintenance/Operations
$142K - $173K *
Drive the planning, coordination, and management of facility construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective collaboration with consultants and staff to enhan...
1 week ago
Director of Facilities/Maintenance/Operations
$142K - $173K *
Transform the future of educational facilities by overseeing property acquisition, construction, and maintenance operations. Collaborate with architects and government agencies to ensure compliance an...
1 week ago
Assistant High School Principal
$100K *
Drive educational excellence by leading high school programs, enhancing staff development, and fostering a safe learning environment. Collaborate with educators to improve student achievement and ensu...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Explore the dynamic role of a Project Manager, driving product initiatives through the development lifecycle. Collaborate across functions to ensure clarity, momentum, and successful project delivery...
4 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...
4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Oversee field operations for MEP projects, ensuring timely, profitable completions while leading and managing the labor force and maintaining strong communication and safety standards...
2 weeks ago
$92K - $110K *
Lead the planning and execution of MEP systems on construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and schedule standards. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and manage subcontra...
2 weeks ago
Senior Superintendent - Washington D.C.
$125K - $145K *
Elevate your career by overseeing multiple large-scale commercial construction projects. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality work while fostering a safety-first culture in a dynamic en...
4 days ago
$180K - $207K *
Advance the financial and operational success of a school district by leading budgeting, accounting, and fiscal planning while ensuring financial sustainability to support educational objectives...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in federal construction projects. Lead on-site operations as a Superintendent, SSHO, and QAQC Manager, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while ma...
Today
$121K - $150K *
Lead daily operations and maintenance for a metallurgical plant, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while fostering team skills and continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally to achi...
Reposted 1 week ago
Assistant Superintendent of Utilities and Public Works
$80K - $95K *
Champion innovative solutions in public works and utilities, driving strategic improvements and collaborative initiatives across Engineering, Electric, Gas, Water, and Waste programs. Lead capital pla...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Vice President, Student Services
$197K - $240K *
Champion comprehensive student success by leading student services initiatives, optimizing enrollment and support systems, and driving institutional effectiveness in collaboration with diverse stakeho...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead daily jobsite operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and to quality standards. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges, driving efficiency and success in every project you...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading field operations to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. Oversee compliance, safety, and logistics while mentoring teams and cultivating stakeholder relationships...
2 days ago
$74K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing multifamily construction operations! As the lynchpin between project management and field execution, ensure safety, compliance, and quality while coordinatin...
4 weeks ago
What industries hire superintendents?
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?
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?
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?
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.