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 *
Support and lead heavy highway, road, and bridge construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards while managing resources and teams to achieve production goals and...
2 weeks ago
Superintendent (Commercial Construction)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in overseeing commercial construction projects, ensuring quality and timely completion through effective scheduling, coordination, and communication with stakeholders across the Chicag...
1 week ago
Director of Chief Finance Officer/ Business Manager
$100K - $120K *
Transform financial operations by leading budgeting, accounting, and reporting for the district. Provide strategic oversight and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting educational priorit...
3 weeks ago
Project Director, Accountability Partnerships
$100K - $120K *
Transform compliance processes by ensuring adherence to state and federal accountability requirements. Collaborate with teams to monitor documentation, maintain records, and support oversight activiti...
1 week ago
Junior School Vice Principal - PYP Coordinator
$130K - $145K *
Innovate educational leadership practices by shaping the PYP for K-5, elevating faculty development, and enhancing student outcomes through strategic oversight, collaboration, and continuous improveme...
3 weeks ago
Superintendent - Detroit, Michigan
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career with a leading role in commercial construction, overseeing field operations and managing multiple trades. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while contributing to the r...
2 weeks ago
Superintendent, Plant Process (BE)
$85K - $119K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing plant processes and ensuring safety. Drive continuous improvement in operations, supervise team members, and manage resources efficiently while enhancing pro...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career forward by overseeing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while managing teams and resources effectively in a dynamic environ...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize operations by leading teams in electric utility services, ensuring safe, reliable power delivery while enhancing system performance and compliance with safety and regulatory standards...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Public Works
$80K - $95K *
Transform public service leadership by supporting the Assistant Director of Public Works in managing essential infrastructure operations, overseeing staff, and ensuring efficient project completion wh...
1 week ago
Principal, Northern Deanery High School, Bellingham
$140K - $155K *
Lead the charge in fostering a vibrant Catholic educational environment, ensuring academic excellence and spiritual growth while managing operations, faculty, and community relations to uphold the sch...
2 days ago
Principal, Northern Deanery High School, Bellingham
$140K - $155K *
Reimagine educational leadership by fostering a vibrant Catholic identity, ensuring academic excellence, and engaging with the community. Lead a dedicated team to uphold the mission and values of the...
2 days ago
Superintendent, (Rep) Technical Support UTLO
$141K *
Optimize bus technology research and maintenance processes to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity. Lead teams in implementing best practices and managing asset management systems while ensur...
3 days ago
Superintendent, (Rep) Technical Support UTLO
$141K *
Take ownership of technical support initiatives, enhancing bus operations through research, maintenance standards, and productivity improvements while managing asset management systems and training st...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower project success by managing thermal project operations, ensuring compliance and safety, and maintaining effective relationships with all stakeholders. Focus on optimizing performance and achie...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive project success by leading field staff, ensuring compliance with plans, and coordinating subcontractor activities. Utilize management skills to maintain safety standards and oversee quality cont...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing operations team while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive production efficiency and quality th...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Champion field operations by leading teams, coordinating resources, and ensuring project success on a large-scale student housing development. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a c...
Yesterday
$160K - $200K *
Drive financial strategy and operations as a key leader, overseeing treasury, accounting, and compliance. Build a high-performing finance team while modernizing systems and ensuring financial health a...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Drive financial excellence at a strategic level, overseeing treasury, accounting, and compliance. Lead a high-performing finance team to optimize operations, modernize systems, and execute financial s...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Join as a strategic finance leader, guiding financial operations, compliance, and team development. Drive modernization of systems and execute financial strategies to ensure organizational sustainabil...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Lead financial strategy and operations as a key partner to the Superintendent and Board. Oversee accounting, compliance, and treasury functions while modernizing systems and building a high-performing...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive strategic initiatives as a trusted advisor to the CEO, enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering collaboration across functions. Lead operations with a focus on community-centered hea...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving profitability across multiple departments while fostering a high-performing team culture and ensuring compliance w...
Today
$88K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence as you oversee multiple warehouse departments, optimizing efficiency and profitability while ensuring compliance with safety standards and exceeding performance metrics. J...
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.