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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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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing instructional quality and curriculum implementation across secondary schools. Collaborate with educators to drive continuous improvement and support student s...

6 days ago

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

$87K - $105K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering high-quality projects with a strong commitment to leadership, collaboration, and safety within corporate/commercial interiors and healthcare sectors. Your expe...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Innovate the execution of large-scale urban construction projects, leading multiple Superintendent teams to ensure optimal safety, quality, and productivity while navigating complex utility and coordi...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform project execution by overseeing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborate with subcontractors and project management to deliver high-quality results on time and wi...

3 days ago

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

$76K - $89K *

Champion on-site construction management by overseeing safety, quality, and operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while developing skills for future leadership roles in the cons...

1 week ago

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

$76K - $88K *

Elevate your career by managing on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with project teams and clients to drive successful project outcomes...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Manage daily job site operations, including scheduling, procurement, and supervision of labor and contractors to ensure successful project completion while adhering to safety and quality standards...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a transformative special education cooperative, enhancing student outcomes across 17 districts. Oversee a $29.27 million budget and a dedicated team, driving innovative programs and expert consul...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform field operations by leading multiple projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while managing schedules, budgets, and resources effectively across diverse electrical testin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee multiple field service projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while optimizing resources and budgets. Provide technical direction and mentorship to field staff...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of field services by leading multiple projects, ensuring quality and safety while managing schedules and budgets. Leverage your expertise to drive client satisfaction and mentor a hig...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us in leading multiple field service projects, ensuring quality and safety while managing schedules and budgets. Drive client satisfaction and operational excellence through hands-on expertise an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead multiple field service projects by managing schedules, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring client satisfaction and safety. Provide technical direction and mentorship to field staff, dri...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us to oversee multiple field service projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while managing schedules, budgets, and team performance across diverse electrical testing and comm...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead multiple field service projects by overseeing execution, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Drive client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring field st...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K *

Shape the future of financial operations at a dynamic university, providing strategic leadership and oversight for accounting, compliance, and treasury functions while enhancing process efficiency and...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join us to lead safety initiatives and drive operational excellence in locomotive maintenance. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while managing budgets and developing talent to meet industry...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $85K *

Engage as a strategic partner in driving operational excellence and innovation within assigned Buying Groups. Foster vendor relationships and address service-impacting challenges while ensuring contra...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Transform Support Operations by leading a team and ensuring efficient, high-quality service delivery across clinical and administrative sites through effective vendor management and cross-functional c...

3 weeks ago

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

$64K - $104K *

Oversee operations and staff in a large-scale Watershed Management District, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater systems while managing work schedules and re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$64K - $104K *

Manage and oversee operations of a large-scale Watershed Management District, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater systems while leading a team and optimizing...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$124K - $164K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments to achieve strategic goals and foster a culture of excellenc...

1 week ago

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

$71K - $92K *

Empower your career by leading strategic initiatives that enhance organizational performance. Collaborate across teams to drive project success, implement innovative solutions, and foster a culture of...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead field operations to ensure compliance with contracts, schedules, and safety standards while managing staff, subcontractors, and resources effectively for successful project completion...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate field operations by leading construction activities to ensure compliance with contracts, schedules, and safety standards while effectively managing resources and addressing challenges to deliv...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.