Superintendent Jobs

Superintendent jobs are open across construction, education, public utilities, and manufacturing, at every level from assistant superintendent to senior project superintendent, with specializations in general contracting, school district leadership, and facilities management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,925+
Top stateTexas
Top employerJobot
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type94% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Jobot
Assistant Superintendent
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Assistant Superintendent
Jobot
Sand Lake, Florida
Construction Management
Construction
Construction Labor
$90k - $125k/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior Superintendent
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Senior Superintendent
bowa
McLean, Virginia
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Purchasing
Project Management

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Assistant Site Superintendent - High End Residential (East End)
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Assistant Site Superintendent - High End Residential (East End)
Andco Contracting Inc
Amagansett, New York
Construction Management
Project Management
Skilled Trades
On-Site

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McCarthy Building
Mechanical Superintendent - Mission Critical
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McCarthy Building
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Mechanical Superintendent - Mission Critical
McCarthy Building
Dallas, Texas
Construction Management
Project Management
Skilled Trades
5,001-10,000

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Commercial Construction Superintendent
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Commercial Construction Superintendent
Taurus Builders
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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Superintendent Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot133
  • Kiewit
    Kiewit106
  • Hays
    Hays59
  • Turner Construction Company
    Turner Construction Company59
  • STO Building
    STO Building51

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate251
  • Staffing & Recruiting204
  • Energy114
  • Consulting & Professional Services47
  • Technology & Software12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in superintendent jobs.

  • Five or more years of field experience in construction, facilities, or school district operations
  • Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and daily site safety compliance
  • OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certification
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Buildertrend, or Primavera P6
  • Valid state contractor license or eligibility to obtain one
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, education administration, or a related field

Tips for Your Superintendent Job Search

Quantify project scope on your resume

Superintendent resumes stand out when you list the square footage, contract value, and crew size you managed on each project. Hiring managers use those numbers to gauge whether your experience matches the scale of their work.

Tailor applications to the project type

A commercial superintendent role and a school district superintendent role require entirely different framing. Match your resume's lead section to the specific sector in each posting so your most relevant experience appears first.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

List certifications above your job history

OSHA 30, PMP, and state contractor licenses often appear as hard filters in applicant tracking systems. Placing them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume ensures they're seen before a recruiter reads a single job title.

Prepare a project portfolio before interviews

Bring photos, punch lists, and closeout documents from two or three completed projects. Walking interviewers through a real project from groundbreaking to turnover demonstrates field judgment far better than describing it in the abstract.

Negotiate start date around active projects

Employers hiring superintendents often need someone on-site within weeks. If you're mid-project at your current job, be specific about your transition timeline in early conversations so it doesn't derail an otherwise strong offer.

Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most superintendents?

The companies hiring the most superintendents right now include Jobot, Kiewit, and Hays, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially strong for superintendents with experience managing large-scale ground-up construction or multi-site school district operations.

How many superintendent jobs are remote?

About 6% of superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because the position is inherently site-dependent. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are district-level school administration and program superintendent roles focused on policy and compliance rather than daily field oversight.

How do you become a superintendent?

Start by building hands-on experience as a project engineer, foreman, or assistant superintendent so you understand daily field operations. Earn your OSHA 30 certification and, in construction, pursue a state contractor license. Move into a superintendent role on smaller projects, then take on progressively larger scopes. For school district positions, a state administrative credential or principal license is typically required before the final step to superintendent.

How do you get hired as a superintendent with limited experience?

Target assistant superintendent or field superintendent titles rather than applying directly to senior roles. Emphasize transferable skills like crew coordination, schedule management, and safety reporting even if your formal title was different. In construction, completed projects with documented outcomes matter more than job titles. In education, time as a principal or curriculum director is the most direct bridge, and some districts offer superintendent-in-training programs for candidates who meet academic requirements.

What does the superintendent interview process look like?

Most superintendent interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR focused on your background and availability. The second brings you in front of a hiring manager or panel, often including a site walkthrough or a scenario-based question about managing a project dispute or budget overrun. School district interviews frequently add a community or board presentation as a final round before an offer is made.

Where can I find and apply to superintendent jobs?

You can find and apply to superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your sector, seniority level, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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