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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 *

Lead the charge in electrical installations and project management, ensuring safety, adherence to schedules, and quality standards across diverse field teams while overseeing all aspects of large-scal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead and manage field electrical operations on large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and quality control. Collaborate with teams to optimize efficiency and develop talent...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$11K - $178K *

Champion project execution by coordinating resources, ensuring compliance, and enhancing team performance to deliver safe, efficient field operations on structural concrete projects...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success as you oversee electrical installations, manage teams, and enforce safety standards. Ensure compliance and quality while maintaining project schedules and budgets, fostering co...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead and oversee daily construction operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to manage schedules, resolve issues, and mentor staff, driving successful project outco...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Lead and manage electrical operations on large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance. Partner with teams to enhance efficiency and safety while fostering development within a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer an intensive program for children and adolescents facing severe emotional challenges, fostering academic and personal growth while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse ed...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$128K - $135K *

Drive strategic leadership in facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant environments. Oversee maintenance, MEP systems, and capital projects while managing budgets and personnel to support the U...

6 days ago

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

$128K - $135K *

Champion strategic leadership in facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant environments. Oversee maintenance, MEP systems, and capital projects while managing budgets and personnel to support th...

6 days ago

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

$107K - $128K *

Empower a dedicated team in delivering exceptional maintenance services, overseeing operations and budget management while fostering strong community relationships and ensuring compliance with regulat...

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

$107K - $128K *

Shape the future of community living by leading maintenance operations and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and foster a tenant-focused...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$84K - $126K *

Inspire excellence in health sciences by leading program development, fostering collaborative partnerships, and enhancing student success through innovative curriculum and strategic resources manageme...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading technology strategy and operations across multiple schools. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, cybersecurity, and application development, ensuring technology effec...

2 weeks ago

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

$78K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead sanitation operations, ensuring compliance and safety while developing staff and optimizing processes for efficiency and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$61K - $113K *

Lead a dynamic production team to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering talent development and ensuring operational excellence in a fast-pac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence and client satisfaction by leading security contracts, ensuring compliance and high standards. Cultivate relationships, develop leaders, oversee multi-site operations, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supervising skilled trades crews on large-scale Heavy Highway projects. Collaborate with management to ensure safety, production, and profitability while leading teams to achiev...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's leading large-scale industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Oversee skilled trades, manage subcontractors, and drive project success across diver...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee large-scale industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to manage resources, schedules, and subcontractors while leading skilled...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale industrial projects, overseeing skilled trades and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple sites. Collaborate with project leaders to deliver ex...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion large-scale industrial construction projects by leading skilled trades crews, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with project managers and engineers to meet project...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Pioneer culinary excellence by leading kitchen operations, empowering staff, and ensuring high standards of food quality, sanitation, and budget compliance to elevate customer satisfaction and operati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in creating a safe and productive educational environment while overseeing school administration, staff development, and student support to enhance learning outcomes for all students...

2 days ago

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

$138K - $155K *

Lead the charge in transforming student success through effective instructional leadership and operational management in a vibrant urban school environment, ensuring equity and excellence for all lear...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $193K *

Manage and oversee a major public works branch, directing operations, developing policies, and ensuring project efficiency through effective leadership and technical expertise in engineering or archit...

2 weeks 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.