Superintendent Jobs in Texas

Superintendent jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in construction, school districts, and facilities management, with openings at every level from assistant superintendent through senior project executive. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Turner Construction, Austin Industries, and Fluor maintain deep Texas operations. The most in-demand specialties are commercial construction superintendent, school district superintendent, and industrial facilities superintendent. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles322+
Top employerKiewit
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring69
Work type95% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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T-Rock Construction LLC
Superintendent
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T-Rock Construction LLC
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Superintendent
T-Rock Construction LLC
Flower Mound, Texas
Construction Management
Project & Program Management
Quality Control
Project Management
$75k - $85k/yr
On-Site
None

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Texas Tech University
Superintendent
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Texas Tech University
Added 6d ago
Superintendent
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Superintendent
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Added 1w ago
Superintendent
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Lubbock, Texas
Human Resources
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$15k/mo
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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The Burt Group
Superintendent
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The Burt Group
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Superintendent
The Burt Group
Austin, Texas
Construction Management
Quality Control
$90k - $105k/yr
On-Site
None

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PCL Construction
Superintendent
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PCL Construction
Added 1w ago
Superintendent
PCL Construction
San Antonio, Texas
Construction Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Superintendent Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
54 jobs
Houston
54 jobs
Austin
37 jobs
San Antonio
23 jobs
Lubbock
12 jobs
El Paso
10 jobs
Abilene
9 jobs
Temple
9 jobs
College Station
7 jobs

Superintendent Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Kiewit
    Kiewit16
  • McCarthy Building
    McCarthy Building15
  • Structure Tone Southwest
    Structure Tone Southwest15
  • Ryan Companies US
    Ryan Companies US12
  • Suffolk Construction
    Suffolk Construction11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate207
  • Consulting & Professional Services41
  • Manufacturing23
  • Energy9
  • Transportation & Logistics9

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Active Texas educator certificate from TEA required for school district superintendent roles
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, education administration, or related field
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification for commercial and industrial superintendent positions
  • Minimum five to ten years of progressive supervisory or project leadership experience
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera, or Bluebeam
  • Strong knowledge of Texas building codes, state procurement rules, and local permitting processes

Superintendent Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a superintendent in Texas?

The path depends on the sector. For school district superintendents, you must hold a Texas superintendent certificate issued by the Texas Education Agency, which requires a master's degree, an accredited preparation program, and the TExES Superintendent exam. For construction superintendents, no state license is required, but employers expect a degree in construction management or engineering, extensive field experience, and industry credentials such as OSHA certification or a LEED designation.

How much do superintendents make in Texas?

Superintendents in Texas earn a median of about $93,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,230 for the lowest 10% to over $128,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire superintendents in Texas?

Employers hiring superintendents in Texas right now include Kiewit, McCarthy Building, and Structure Tone Southwest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's scale of commercial development, public school infrastructure investment, and energy sector expansion keeps demand from large general contractors and independent school districts consistently high.

Which Texas cities have the most superintendent jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most superintendent openings in Texas. Houston drives the largest share through its commercial construction and petrochemical industrial base, Dallas-Fort Worth reflects the region's rapid population growth and school district expansion, and San Antonio's military installations and public infrastructure projects sustain steady demand for both construction and district-level roles.

Are there remote superintendent jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Most superintendent roles are inherently site-based, requiring daily presence on a job site, school campus, or facility. About 5% of superintendent openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those postings tend to be for program-level or regional oversight roles where the administrative coordination rather than hands-on site management is the primary responsibility.

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

The most realistic entry point is an assistant superintendent or field engineer role with a large Texas general contractor such as Turner Construction, Hensel Phelps, or Austin Industries, all of which run structured development programs for early-career candidates. For school district paths, starting as a principal or assistant principal in a large district like Houston ISD, Dallas ISD, or Northside ISD builds the leadership record TEA requires. Completing a TEA-approved superintendent preparation program while still in an administrative role is the common bridge.

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

You can find and apply to superintendent jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across construction, school districts, and facilities management. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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