Superintendent Jobs in Alabama

Superintendent jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where school systems, construction firms, and industrial operators maintain steady hiring pipelines across leadership levels. Major employers with lasting Alabama footprints include the Jefferson County School System, the City of Huntsville, and Brasfield and Gorrie, all of which regularly recruit superintendents across facilities, construction, and district administration. The most in-demand specialties are construction project superintendent, school district superintendent, and facilities operations superintendent. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top employerLedcor
Top cityBirmingham, AL
Cities hiring34
Work type95% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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TUSCO INC
Project Superintendent
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Project Superintendent
TUSCO INC
Cottondale, Alabama
Business Development
Customer Service
Customer Success
Forklift Certification

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Valor Communities
Construction Manager- Residential Superintendent
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Construction Manager- Residential Superintendent
Valor Communities
Madison, Alabama
Accounting
$65k - $100k/yr
51-200

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Commercial Door and Hardware Superintendent
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Commercial Door and Hardware Superintendent
BD Welch Construction
Gadsden, Alabama
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
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IES Communications
General Superintendent
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General Superintendent
IES Communications
Montgomery, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$50 - $55/hr
Military encouraged
51-200

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Turner Construction Company
xPL Manufacturing Superintendent 2nd Shift
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xPL Manufacturing Superintendent 2nd Shift
Turner Construction Company
Decatur, Alabama
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Superintendent Jobs by City in Alabama

Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Birmingham
15 jobs
Huntsville
6 jobs
Montgomery
5 jobs
Mobile
3 jobs
Brookwood
3 jobs
Decatur
2 jobs
Demopolis
2 jobs
Bridgeport
2 jobs
Jack
1 job

Superintendent Job Market in Alabama

A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ledcor
Ledcor4 open roles
Applied Digital
Applied Digital3 open roles
IES Communications
IES Communications3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software

What Alabama Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in superintendent jobs across Alabama.

  • Active Alabama Superintendent Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education for district roles
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in education administration, construction management, or a related field
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects, facilities, or academic programs from planning through completion
  • Strong knowledge of Alabama building codes, safety regulations, or school board compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate across contractors, vendors, or instructional staff
  • Proficiency with project management software, budget oversight tools, or school district reporting systems

Superintendent Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a superintendent in Alabama?

The path depends on the sector. For K-12 district superintendent roles, Alabama requires an Alabama Class AA or AAA Superintendent Certificate issued through the Alabama State Department of Education, which requires a master's degree, administrative experience, and passage of relevant Praxis exams. For construction or facilities superintendent roles, there is no state license required, but employers expect a degree in construction management or a related field plus substantial field leadership experience.

How much do superintendents make in Alabama?

Superintendents in Alabama earn a median of about $97,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,150 for the lowest 10% to over $123,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire superintendents in Alabama?

Alabama superintendent roles are posted by Ledcor, Applied Digital, and IES Communications and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Alabama's mix of large public school systems, industrial construction firms, and government facilities creates consistent demand across both education and project management sectors.

Which Alabama cities have the most superintendent jobs?

Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery have the most superintendent openings in Alabama. Birmingham drives volume through its large school district and active commercial construction market, Huntsville reflects growth tied to defense contractors and the aerospace industry, and Mobile's port-related industrial expansion and public school system add steady openings in the southern part of the state.

Are there remote superintendent jobs in Alabama?

Yes, but they're rare. About 5% of superintendent openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most superintendent roles in construction and facilities. Administrative or district-level functions such as curriculum oversight or budget planning are the most likely to allow partial remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a superintendent in Alabama with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an assistant principal or assistant superintendent role within a large Alabama school system, such as the Birmingham City Schools or Madison City Schools, which promote internally from their principal pipelines. In construction, starting as a project manager or field supervisor at firms like Hoar Construction gives hands-on experience that transitions into superintendent responsibility. Earning the Alabama Class AA Administrative Certificate early strengthens candidacy for education roles significantly.

Where can I find and apply to superintendent jobs in Alabama?

You can find and apply to superintendent jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Alabama employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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