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Commercial Construction Superintendent

Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
Construction Administration
Construction Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

At a Glance

Commercial Construction Superintendent earns an average of $86,250/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.5–5 years. Top skills: Project Schedules, Change Orders, Project Management.

Avg Annual Salary

$86,250/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2.5–5 years

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Construction Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$106,980/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+8.7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (10)

Project Schedules

5.0

Change Orders

4.9

Project Management

4.8

Construction

4.6

Commercial Construction

4.5

Safety Standards

4.4

Tenant Improvements

3.9

Renovation

3.8

Subcontracting

3.6

Project Performance

3.5

Common Skills (4)

Budgeting

4.3

Scheduling

4.1

Leadership

3.4

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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