Most superintendents start in the field, carpenter, foreman, or assistant superintendent role, then move into full-site leadership once they can run daily operations independently. Hiring managers we work with nationally prioritize three things: proven field leadership (crews, subs, daily production), strong schedule control and sequencing skills, and safety enforcement. On complex commercial and industrial jobs, experience coordinating MEP trades, managing RFIs, and closing punchlist also matters. You'll typically spend 5-10 years building this experience before stepping into a superintendent role. Compensation reflects that: assistant superintendents run $75K, $95K, while superintendents average $100K, $126K base, with senior roles hitting $125K, $185K+. We place superintendents across commercial, civil, industrial, and energy sectors nationwide. The market is tight, builders are competing hard for experienced supers who can manage multi-phase work and owner communication without constant oversight.