Senior Level Superintendent Jobs
Senior level superintendent jobs demand proven leadership over complex projects, full ownership of outcomes, and the ability to direct teams and set standards others follow. Most openings are on-site, with a concentration in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, and employers like Gilbane, Kiewit, and Turner Construction Company are hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 1,218+ Senior Level Superintendent jobs
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...
Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds Granite’s Annual Incident Goal, and foster a culture that expects participation at all levels
Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse affects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations
Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the affect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers
Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule and is staffed appropriately.
Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions and provide input with scheduling, engineering, and material control in order to make sure project objectives are met.
Supervise and direct field supervisors, superintendents and other contractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project are met.
Interface with all on-site work teams (including subcontractors) as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality, safety, scheduling and achieving schedules in support of overall project objectives.
Assist project management in developing and implementing project Work Plans and procedures, working documents and standards to ensure project goals are achieved.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety, quality and environmental initiatives to ensure a compliant work environment.
Recruit/recommend and hire qualified individuals to maintain high-performing teams.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Work Experience
8+ years of construction management and/or craft supervision experience in a similar field of construction.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures and standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required.
Excellent management skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Team player
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$95,753.00 - $143,627.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...
Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds Granite’s Annual Incident Goal, and foster a culture that expects participation at all levels
Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse affects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations
Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the affect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers
Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule and is staffed appropriately.
Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions and provide input with scheduling, engineering, and material control in order to make sure project objectives are met.
Supervise and direct field supervisors, superintendents and other contractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project are met.
Interface with all on-site work teams (including subcontractors) as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality, safety, scheduling and achieving schedules in support of overall project objectives.
Assist project management in developing and implementing project Work Plans and procedures, working documents and standards to ensure project goals are achieved.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety, quality and environmental initiatives to ensure a compliant work environment.
Recruit/recommend and hire qualified individuals to maintain high-performing teams.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Work Experience
8+ years of construction management and/or craft supervision experience in a similar field of construction.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures and standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required.
Excellent management skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Team player
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$95,753.00 - $143,627.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
See All 1,218+ Senior Level Superintendent Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsSenior Level Superintendent Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Gilbane83
- Kiewit61
- Turner Construction Company52
- FlatironDragados28
- Ryan Companies US26
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate702
- Consulting & Professional Services134
- Energy62
- Manufacturing60
- Staffing & Recruiting43
Senior Level Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level superintendent job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned project delivery end-to-end, not just contributed to it. Highlight specific projects where you held final accountability, led subcontractors or crew leads, and resolved complex field or operational problems. Demonstrated experience mentoring junior staff and a history of completing projects on schedule and within scope will set you apart from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level superintendents?
Companies hiring senior level superintendents right now include Gilbane, Kiewit, and Turner Construction Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from general contractors, large owner-operators, and specialized construction or facilities management firms that run multiple concurrent projects and need experienced leaders on the ground.
Are there remote senior level superintendent jobs?
Yes, though most superintendent roles require significant on-site presence by nature. About 7% of senior level superintendent openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve program oversight, multi-site coordination, or pre-construction planning work rather than day-to-day field supervision.
What makes a superintendent role senior level?
Senior level superintendent roles carry full accountability for project execution, budget adherence, and schedule performance across large or complex scopes of work. They require deep technical knowledge of construction methods, safety compliance, and trade coordination, plus the ability to lead and develop other supervisors. These roles shape site culture and are expected to resolve issues independently without escalating routine decisions.
Which industries hire the most senior level superintendents?
Senior level superintendent roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive demand because they consistently run large-scale, multi-phase projects that require experienced field leadership to maintain quality, safety, and delivery standards across the full project lifecycle.