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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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$215K - $235K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in program quality and compliance. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee data integrity, and drive continuous improvement to enhance organizational performance...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead operational excellence in underground utility construction, managing field crews while ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize productivity and profitability, m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K *

Champion strategic leadership in transportation operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across district services. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance routing, scheduling, and flee...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading logistics and camp administration for a dynamic team. Drive strategic planning, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while enhancing team member experiences in a fa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead and oversee daily commissioning activities, ensuring mechanical system readiness. Collaborate with teams to drive project success, manage schedules, and mentor personnel while adhering to safety...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in HVAC commissioning. Oversee daily operations, lead technicians, and ensure project success through rigorous quality control and effective coordination wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential in this critical role overseeing HVAC commissioning on large-scale projects, leading teams, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and execute HVAC commissioning activities in large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely startup and operational readiness while leading field teams and coordinating with various stakeh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing HVAC commissioning for large-scale construction projects. Direct daily operations, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards while opt...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate commissioning processes at a major data center. Lead field activities, mentor personnel, and ensure systems are operational and meet all safety and quality standards during startup and testin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful HVAC commissioning for large-scale projects, overseeing field operations and leading teams to ensure systems are ready and compliant. Optimize startup processes and resolve challenges...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform commissioning processes by leading onsite HVAC operations, ensuring project readiness and compliance through effective supervision and coordination with teams, subcontractors, and vendors ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to lead and optimize HVAC commissioning activities, ensuring project readiness and system functionality while supervising technicians, coordinating schedules, and troubleshooting chall...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the commissioning of HVAC systems in large-scale projects, overseeing field activities, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse stakeh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$235K - $275K *

Lead a dynamic arts center, enhancing cultural engagement through strategic programming and community collaboration, overseeing operations, staff, budget, and fundraising to elevate the institution's...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $141K *

Champion collaborative partnerships that enhance work-based learning and employment opportunities for students. Drive employer engagement and align workforce needs with academic programs to support st...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a customer-focused team, strategizing for operational excellence while fostering partnerships, developing staff, and ensuring safety standards—all aimed at achieving business goals and enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Transform project execution by leading onsite teams, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and project timelines while building strong partnerships for successful delivery and turnover management...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a regional correctional food service portfolio, driving operational excellence, client partnerships, and financial performance while mentoring a team of managers acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence and client partnerships as you lead a dynamic team in a regional correctional food service portfolio, driving growth and ensuring compliance across multiple accounts...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$87K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing youth mental health through effective supervision of Intensive Home-Based Treatment therapists across multiple counties. Drive program success and foster comm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $93K *

Lead a dedicated team of therapists, enhancing intensive home-based treatment across multiple counties by supervising, engaging with community partners, and ensuring high-quality service delivery whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $93K *

Inspire positive change by supervising a dedicated team of IHBT therapists across multiple counties, ensuring effective service delivery and compliance while fostering community relationships and supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $93K *

Oversee a dynamic team of therapists, ensuring effective service delivery and client engagement while fostering community relationships and maintaining compliance within a multi-county behavioral heal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Drive excellence in food service operations by leading a dynamic team, managing budgets, and ensuring top-quality culinary experiences while fostering strong client relationships in a high-volume envi...

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  •   5 - 7 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.