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.
$116K - $153K *
Transform healthcare construction by supporting project execution, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring quality and safety in occupied facilities. Collaborate with teams to drive progress on comp...
6 days ago
$108K - $180K *
Oversee multifamily residential and mixed-use construction projects. Take ownership of phases, coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards are met while collab...
5 days ago
$108K - $180K *
Oversee multifamily residential and mixed-use construction projects, managing subcontractors and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence while collaborating with senior leadership to resolve...
5 days ago
$96K - $144K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a production team to enhance efficiency, safety, and profitability in corrugated manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to quality...
6 days ago
$96K - $144K *
Advance plant operations by leading production teams, ensuring safety, and optimizing processes. Collaborate with management to enhance performance and profitability while maintaining quality standard...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Oversee storm restoration operations, managing crews and resources to ensure safe, efficient utility service recovery during emergencies. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain communication and me...
4 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Oversee field operations to ensure high-quality, timely project delivery while promoting safety and compliance. Lead, mentor, and develop teams, manage logistics, and maintain strong stakeholder relat...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $175K *
Lead the charge in field operations to ensure high-quality project delivery. Oversee project compliance with safety and quality standards while mentoring your team, managing logistics, and cultivating...
Reposted 1 week ago
$87K - $162K *
Optimize district operations by supervising staff and overseeing capital construction and maintenance activities in the water distribution system, ensuring compliance with regulations and efficient se...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Drive field operations to ensure safe, on-budget, quality construction. Lead project teams through planning, execution, and safety processes while mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to industry c...
Reposted 3 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead on-site construction activities, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and budget standards while coordinating subcontractors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in civil construction operations, overseeing excavation, site development, and infrastructure projects. Drive team development and operational excellence while ensuring safety and effi...
3 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Manage and oversee construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and daily coordination of jobsite activities. Lead teams, manage schedules, maintain safety stand...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Director III, Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Bond Management
$190K - $231K *
Join a team that's leading the District's capital improvement programs, providing strategic direction and oversight for Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation while ensuring complianc...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Lead onsite project management from inception to closeout, ensuring timely and quality execution of commercial construction tasks while coordinating staff, schedules, and safety protocols in a dynamic...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $175K *
Deliver impactful construction outcomes by effectively coordinating field operations, ensuring project milestones are met while adhering to safety and quality standards in collaboration with subcontra...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead and enhance educational programs at a high-needs high school, fostering student achievement and staff development while ensuring compliance with district policies and regulations. Drive innovatio...
1 week ago
$85K - $102K *
Engage in managing complex bridge and highway construction projects, ensuring quality standards and safety compliance. Provide technical leadership and direct activities while collaborating with teams...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Superintendent, Evanston/Skokie School District 65
$260K - $300K *
Drive academic excellence and operational stability across 17 schools, fostering collaboration and transparency with stakeholders to enhance student outcomes and community engagement in a progressive...
Reposted 1 week ago
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Instruction
$223K - $296K *
Make your mark at the forefront of educational leadership, driving innovation and aligning instruction with district-wide goals while fostering community engagement and enhancing student success in a...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead construction projects by managing activities and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Cultivate effective coordination among teams to deliver results on time and within budget w...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform construction management by leading commercial ground-up projects, overseeing all administrative and operational aspects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion while empowering your...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive field operations on complex construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Mentor staff, manage budgets, and lead subcontractor coordination to deliver high-quality results across variou...
1 week ago
Superintendent - K12 - Southeast Michigan
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in K-12 construction projects, ensuring safety and quality in occupied schools while coordinating trades and schedules. Drive daily execution and partner with project management to mee...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform concrete construction projects by overseeing operations, ensuring quality, maintaining schedules, and managing budgets. Collaborate with teams to deliver successful outcomes while prioritizi...
1 week 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.