Construction Superintendent Jobs

Construction Superintendent jobs are open across commercial, residential, industrial, and civil construction sectors, from field superintendent to senior and general superintendent, with specializations in ground-up builds, tenant improvements, and heavy civil projects. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,596+
Top stateTexas
Top employerJobot
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type97% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Quality Control Superintendent (Electrical Construction)
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New 11h ago
Quality Control Superintendent (Electrical Construction)
R. W. Warner, Inc.
Frederick, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $95k/yr

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GLR, Inc.
Traveling Construction Superintendent
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GLR, Inc.
New 13h ago
Traveling Construction Superintendent
GLR, Inc.
Dayton, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing

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City of McKinney
Construction Inspection Superintendent
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City of McKinney
New 15h ago
Construction Inspection Superintendent
City of McKinney
McKinney, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$96k.36 - $139k.78/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Gilbane
Superintendent- Commercial & Healthcare Construction
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Gilbane
New 17h ago
Superintendent- Commercial & Healthcare Construction
Gilbane
New York, New York
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Gilbane
Lead Superintendent- Commercial Interior Construction
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Gilbane
New 17h ago
Lead Superintendent- Commercial Interior Construction
Gilbane
New York, New York
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$140k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Construction Superintendent Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot37
  • HITT Contracting
    HITT Contracting30
  • Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
    Sevan Multi-Site Solutions30
  • Maine Drilling and Blasting
    Maine Drilling and Blasting30
  • Weston Solutions
    Weston Solutions29

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting48
  • Construction & Real Estate21
  • Technology & Software6
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Chemicals & Materials2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction superintendent jobs.

  • 5 or more years of field superintendent experience on commercial or industrial projects
  • Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and daily field operations independently
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
  • Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and building codes
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Construction Superintendent Job Search

Tailor your resume to project scale

Hiring managers for construction superintendent roles scan for project value, type, and complexity before anything else. List each project with its dollar value, square footage or scope, and delivery method so reviewers can immediately gauge whether your experience matches their pipeline.

Highlight your subcontractor management experience

Superintendents are judged heavily on how they manage trade crews. Call out the number of subcontractor scopes you've coordinated simultaneously, any self-perform work you've overseen, and how you resolved field conflicts that threatened the schedule.

Target openings by delivery method

GC roles on design-build projects require a different superintendent profile than hard-bid general contracting. Filter your search by project type and read job descriptions for language like design-build, CM-at-risk, or negotiated work so your application speaks directly to how that employer operates.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists construction superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare concrete examples of schedule recovery

Interviewers for superintendent roles almost always ask how you've pulled a behind-schedule project back on track. Prepare two or three specific stories with the cause of the delay, the actions you took, and the measurable outcome before you walk into any interview.

Negotiate relocation terms before accepting

Construction superintendent offers frequently include relocation allowances, company trucks, or per diem for project-site assignments. Clarify what's included before you sign, because these terms are negotiable and often not mentioned unless you ask.

Construction Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most construction superintendents?

The companies hiring the most construction superintendents right now include Jobot, HITT Contracting, and Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Activity tends to be highest among general contractors with active commercial, multifamily, and infrastructure pipelines.

How many construction superintendent jobs are remote?

About 3% of construction superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how field-intensive the role is by nature. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote days include preconstruction coordination, project closeout documentation, and scheduling work, while active field oversight roles remain almost entirely on-site.

How do you become a construction superintendent?

Most construction superintendents start in a trade or as a field laborer, move into a foreman role overseeing a crew, and then step into assistant superintendent positions on larger projects. Building experience managing multiple subcontractor scopes, learning to read construction documents, earning your OSHA 30-Hour certification, and demonstrating schedule accountability are the milestones that typically lead to a full superintendent title.

Can you get hired as a construction superintendent with limited experience?

You can get hired as a construction superintendent with limited experience if you've held a lead foreman or assistant superintendent role on mid-size projects and can show direct accountability for field coordination. Targeting smaller general contractors, specialty subcontractors, or residential builders is often more practical than pursuing large commercial GCs, where superintendent roles typically require years of documented project delivery.

What does the construction superintendent interview process look like?

The construction superintendent interview process usually starts with a phone screen focused on project types and scale, followed by an in-person or video interview with a project executive or senior superintendent who will ask detailed scenario questions about schedule management, subcontractor disputes, and safety incidents. Some employers add a second round with ownership or HR, and reference checks with former project managers or owners are standard before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to construction superintendent jobs?

You can find and apply to construction superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your project experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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