Superintendent Jobs in California

Superintendent jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in construction, K-12 public education, and large-scale facilities management across a seniority range from assistant superintendent through district or division superintendent. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento account for the largest share of openings, anchored by major employers such as the Los Angeles Unified School District, Turner Construction, and Sutter Health. The most in-demand specialties include construction project oversight, educational leadership, and utilities infrastructure management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles254+
Top employerRIMEPRO
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring106
Work type91% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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TAIT & Associates, Inc
Construction Superintendent / Fuel Construction Foreman
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TAIT & Associates, Inc
New 9h ago
Construction Superintendent / Fuel Construction Foreman
TAIT & Associates, Inc
Rancho Cordova, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$36 - $44/hr
Hybrid
201-500

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Experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent – 1099 Contract
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New 11h ago
Experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent – 1099 Contract
NEWERA CONSTRUCTION
Corona, California
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$90k - $110k/yr
On-Site

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Ram Construction
Superintendent- San Diego
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Ram Construction
New 12h ago
Superintendent- San Diego
Ram Construction
San Diego, California
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$110k - $160k/yr
CPR Certification

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Hays
Assistant Multifamily Superintendent
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Hays
New 15h ago
Assistant Multifamily Superintendent
Hays
Santa Maria, California
Construction Management
$115k - $125k/yr
On-Site
None

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Travel Construction Superintendent
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New 17h ago
Travel Construction Superintendent
TJ Nisbet
San Francisco, California
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$105k - $130k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Superintendent Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
9 jobs
Fresno
7 jobs
San Jose
7 jobs
Anaheim
6 jobs
Stockton
6 jobs
Irvine
5 jobs
Fremont
5 jobs

Superintendent Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • RIMEPRO
    RIMEPRO12
  • Jobot
    Jobot5
  • STO Building
    STO Building5
  • Layton Construction
    Layton Construction5
  • Hays
    Hays4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting10
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Food & Beverage1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Valid California administrative services credential or district-issued administrator license required
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, education, engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum five years of progressive supervisory or project leadership experience
  • Proficiency with California building codes, Title 24 compliance, or state education regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with contractors, boards, or community stakeholders

Superintendent Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a superintendent in California?

The path depends on your sector. For K-12 education, California requires a valid administrative services credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which involves a preparation program and a performance assessment. For construction, no single state license is mandated, but most employers require a California contractor's license affiliation or OSHA certification. In both sectors, candidates typically hold a master's degree and progress through assistant or associate roles before reaching superintendent level.

How much do superintendents make in California?

Superintendents in California earn a median of about $159,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,250 for the lowest 10% to over $202,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire superintendents in California?

Employers hiring superintendents in California right now include RIMEPRO, Jobot, and STO Building, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's scale of public school districts, major infrastructure projects, and healthcare systems means demand is distributed across both public agencies and large private contractors statewide.

Which California cities have the most superintendent jobs?

Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento have the most superintendent openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its sheer scale of construction activity and the nation's largest unified school district, while San Francisco and Sacramento reflect concentrated public-sector and commercial development demand driven by state government agencies, tech-sector buildouts, and regional healthcare expansion.

Are there remote superintendent jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Superintendent work is largely site-dependent, whether overseeing a construction project or leading a school district, which limits full remote arrangements. About 9% of superintendent openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve program oversight, district-level planning, or administrative coordination roles that don't require daily on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is through an assistant superintendent or project engineer role with a large California employer. Construction firms like Webcor Builders and DPR Construction offer associate project manager programs that place candidates without field experience into structured on-the-job training. In education, many California districts hire candidates with teaching or counseling backgrounds into assistant principal roles, which serve as the typical stepping stone. Earning your California administrative services credential or an OSHA-30 certification significantly strengthens your application at this level.

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

You can find and apply to superintendent jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across construction, education, healthcare, and facilities sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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