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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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$85K - $100K *

Drive special education excellence by developing programs, collaborating county-wide, and ensuring compliance with educational laws while fostering a supportive environment for staff, students, and fa...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of food processing by leading engineering projects that enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to design and automate systems, ensuring high standards in...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $95K *

Transform culinary experiences by leading kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety while mentoring staff. Drive menu innovation and maintain high standards in food preparation and sanitation fo...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in pharmaceutical construction, overseeing field operations and ensuring project success. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality results while men...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive construction excellence by supervising site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to budget and schedule while leading teams and collaborating with subcontractors on complex projec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enhancing educational programs, driving student achievement and fostering collaboration among various departments to ensure effective curriculum and instruction implementation acros...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver full project lifecycle management, ensuring timely, within-budget software and hardware project delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing customer satisfaction across var...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Oversee cross-functional teams while managing risks and resources in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive the execution of commissioning programs for critical infrastructure systems in data centers. This hands-on role involves testing, verification, and collaboration with project teams across variou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining the integrity of transit facilities. Oversee maintenance operations, manage budgets, and coordinate capital projects to ensure safe and efficient service ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform production operations by fostering a strong safety culture, supervising staff, maintaining schedules, and optimizing efficiency to ensure product quality aligns with company standards and go...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the safe and effective construction of a processing plant, leading technical teams and contractors. Ensure project alignment with objectives, schedules, and budgets while fostering a culture...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of construction management by overseeing projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion while fostering teamwork and addressing challenges on-site...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $106K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing environmental operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency at our landfill facility. Lead daily activities and support a collaborative workfo...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $225K *

Contribute to effective field operations by providing leadership, oversight, and guidance throughout the construction process, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing workforce capabil...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K *

Contribute to strategic financial leadership and operational excellence, overseeing budgeting, risk management, and facilities. Drive collaboration with stakeholders to promote student success and ens...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in the Fabrication department, ensuring production goals are met while prioritizing efficiency, quality, and safety. Drive continuous improvement and foster...

Today

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

$196K - $227K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in academic and student affairs, enhancing student success and institutional effectiveness while fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse educational...

Oshawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion enterprise-wide HR initiatives by leading strategic projects, managing budgets, and coordinating executive events. Drive collaboration across departments to enhance organizational effectivene...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $115K *

Empower your leadership skills by driving high-quality food service operations, ensuring exceptional resident satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to innovate strategies, manage budgets, and create a...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading complex construction operations, fostering relationships, and ensuring quality delivery. Collaborate with teams to maintain schedules and budgets while enhancing stake...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Engage with teams to lead safe, efficient Casthouse operations while developing supervisors and enhancing safety, quality, and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by overseeing field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion on large-scale Water/Wastewater projects while mentoring and leading site teams...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee on-site construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration among trades...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Deliver safe, efficient maritime operations as Chief Officer, overseeing vessel performance and crew collaboration to ensure compliance and safety in offshore environments while fostering career growt...

Paradise, NLIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.