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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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$88K - $105K *

Inspire effective construction site management by overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading subcontractor performance to deliver projects on schedule and with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering exceptional educational environments, supporting teachers, and driving student achievement through innovative leadership and collaborative efforts among schoo...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K *

Transform student experiences by leading educational initiatives, managing staff performance, and enhancing curriculum development. Collaborate with faculty to improve instruction quality, ensuring al...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing modernization projects, leading teams, and ensuring timely, profitable completion while fostering strong client relationships and maintaining safety standards in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing Self-Perform Work field crews to ensure high-quality project execution, safety compliance, and team development while fostering a collaborative environment for successful o...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $170K *

Lead large-scale industrial electrical projects, overseeing field operations and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and safety standards while fostering communication among teams and clients ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead construction projects by ensuring safety, managing schedules, and coordinating teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality results while adhering to budget and compliance standar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in Healthcare construction. Lead projects, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality results while managing...

2 weeks ago

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

$164K - $202K *

Engage in safe, efficient mine operations leadership while guiding teams through expansion phases and optimizing performance across a dynamic, large-scale copper mining operation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction by overseeing large public works projects. Leverage your expertise in project supervision to ensure quality and efficiency while leading a dedicat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $130K *

Advance your career by overseeing large-scale public works projects. Leverage your construction expertise to lead teams, manage schedules, and ensure project success while fostering a collaborative en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $130K *

Transform construction projects by leading teams and ensuring quality execution. Oversee large public works initiatives, utilizing your expertise in scheduling and communication to drive success and f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead and coordinate all field operations for construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance. Collaborate with project teams and mentor junior staff while managing trade activit...

1 week ago

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

$171K - $207K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive financial services for the District, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and accounting operations while providing expert guidance to management and the Board...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $131K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by leading the development, maintenance, and operations of essential public works services, ensuring effective collaboration with various stakeholders and ove...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $131K *

Oversee the development and maintenance of public works infrastructure, ensuring effective operations across various divisions. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance community...

1 week ago

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

$102K - $155K *

Drive the future of construction management by overseeing daily operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring project compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate closely with pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $115K *

Optimize daily construction operations by supporting field leadership, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring project compliance with safety, budget, and quality standards on military construction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $110K *

Oversee and manage all aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards while leading teams, enforcing safety, and solving obstacles for success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive field operations by overseeing project execution, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. Collaborate with teams to resolve challenges and maintain project documentation while leading a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $200K *

Partner with us to lead field operations for a major public works renovation, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality, and managing project execution. Transition into diverse heavy civi...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer effective execution of paving projects by overseeing field operations, enhancing crew performance, ensuring safety, and maintaining quality standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver project...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the coordination and supervision of subcontractors on-site, ensuring work quality, productivity, and adherence to project budgets while fostering customer relations and team development to meet p...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success as a heavy Civil Superintendent, supervising teams, managing safety, budgets, and schedules while ensuring top quality in a dynamic construction environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$76K - $91K *

Shape the future of school food services by supervising staff, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Drive training, quality standards, and effective menu plannin...

1 week ago

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

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.