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 roles597+
Top employerRIMEPRO
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring178
Work type91% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Construction Site Superintendent
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Construction Site Superintendent
Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Bellflower, California
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$85k - $100k/yr

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Production Superintendent
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Production Superintendent
California Dairies, Inc.
Fresno, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$86k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Site Superintendent
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Site Superintendent
Onni Group
Los Angeles, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $175k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Senior Superintendent
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Senior Superintendent
Garney Construction
Sacramento, California
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$160k - $190k/yr
1,001-5,000

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DAS/ERRCS Foreman/Field Superintendent
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DAS/ERRCS Foreman/Field Superintendent
HCI Systems
Irvine, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
501-1,000

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Superintendent Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
33 jobs
San Jose
26 jobs
Irvine
16 jobs
Santa Ana
12 jobs
Santa Clara
12 jobs
Fresno
10 jobs

Superintendent Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • RIMEPRO96
  • Turner Construction Company18
  • Jobot15
  • Balfour Beatty10
  • Essel Environmental10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate40
  • Staffing & Recruiting19
  • Energy4
  • Aerospace & Defense2
  • Technology & Software2

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, Turner Construction Company, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 San Francisco 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 November 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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