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.
Superintendent of Power & Mechanical Maintenance
$184K - $278K *
Help us oversee comprehensive maintenance programs for heavy industrial power systems, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational safety and efficiency while managing emergency responses, b...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead DSA-permitted Pre K-12 projects, overseeing multi-disciplinary efforts, managing finances, schedules, and enhancing collaboration among clients, contractors, and consultant...
Reposted yesterday
Interim Assistant Principal of Student Support
$115K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as an instructional leader, overseeing student support, behavior, and academic success while fostering collaboration among staff and students to enhance the school community...
5 days ago
Director, Extended Learning Opportunities
$100K - $120K *
Drive excellence in Extended Learning Opportunities by managing operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing communication. Collaborate with schools and families to deliver impactful programs that s...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving the construction of high-density rental communities. Lead projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and budget goals are met while fostering a positive...
Yesterday
Director II - Expanded Learning
$100K - $120K *
Lead the development and evaluation of comprehensive expanded learning programs, ensuring high-quality, engaging opportunities for students through collaboration with schools, families, and community...
2 weeks ago
Principal - Westfield Middle School East
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in fostering educational excellence as a principal, overseeing staff, programs, and policies to ensure optimal student development and community engagement in a dynamic middle school e...
6 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead safety initiatives for a large-scale construction project, collaborating with teams to enhance jobsite safety, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of safety. Ideal for a proactive professiona...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Vice President for University Housing
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of university housing by providing strategic leadership, financial oversight, and operational management. Drive student success through innovative residence life initiatives and ensur...
1 month ago
Field Rep, Transportation, North Point
$72K - $116K *
Transform daily bus operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong community relationships. Drive performance through effective supervision and strategic...
Today
$195K - $215K *
Join us to lead field operations on large, complex construction projects. Shape safety, quality, and performance from startup to turnover while mentoring the next generation of field leaders in a coll...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Contribute to project success by managing contractor activities, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence on-site. Lead coordination and execution across all project disciplines while fostering...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Oversee daily site operations to ensure project success, coordinating contractors, managing safety, quality, and budget. Deliver excellent service to clients while navigating complex project requireme...
3 weeks ago
Principal Administrative Analyst - Unclassified (County Promotional)
$125K - $180K *
Drive impactful countywide initiatives by managing complex projects and analyses. Collaborate with department heads and the County Administrative Office to enhance policies and processes, ensuring eff...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower operational excellence by leading maintenance strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, optimize production, and ensure equipm...
5 days ago
$80K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by leading field electricians and apprentices, ensuring high-quality service and safety standards while coordinating daily activities and addressing technical challenge...
2 weeks ago
Superintendent I or II LOTO Energy Marshall
$111K - $195K *
Advance your career by overseeing LOTO coordination and contractor activities, ensuring safety and compliance on data center projects. Build strong customer relationships while managing teams and enha...
2 weeks ago
Superintendent I or II LOTO Energy Marshall
$111K - $195K *
Manage LOTO coordination and oversee craft activities, ensuring safety and compliance. Develop customer relationships while leading a team in a dynamic environment. Opportunities available at multiple...
2 weeks ago
Superintendent I or II LOTO Energy Marshall
$111K - $195K *
Contribute to the success of data center projects by overseeing LOTO coordination, managing craft activities, and ensuring safety compliance. This role offers growth opportunities at two levels, focus...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Execute effective mechanical construction supervision across multiple job sites, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining project schedules to meet and exceed comp...
3 weeks ago
D209 - Maintenance - Director of Facilities and Capital Projects
$90K - $105K *
Oversee and manage facilities operations, project planning, and budget management, ensuring compliance and optimal functionality of facilities to support high-quality services in a behavioral health e...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion project success by overseeing field operations, ensuring safety, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise in large-scale construction to drive efficiency...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in overseeing complex clinical operations across multiple healthcare facilities, driving strategic growth and operational excellence while managing a large multidisciplinary team to en...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role in educational leadership, supporting teachers and students through supervision, guidance, and administrative initiatives to enhance school performance and communi...
Reposted 2 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Empower your career by leading comprehensive expanded learning programs, overseeing operations, budgets, and compliance. Collaborate with schools and community organizations to ensure high-quality edu...
2 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.