Construction Superintendent vs School Principal
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Construction Superintendent
$120,000 typical, a year
Most Construction Superintendents earn $104,000 to $144,500 a year.
From 1,227 postings that list pay
3,977 open jobs now
Construction Superintendent salaries Construction Superintendent jobs
School Principal
$120,200 typical, a year
Most School Principals earn $83,500 to $158,300 a year.
From 60 postings that list pay
227 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Construction Superintendents and School Principals.
What each one does
Construction Superintendent
- Supervise daily construction activities and manage subcontractors on the job site.
- Ensure all work meets safety standards and follows OSHA regulations.
- Monitor project progress to keep construction on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate with project managers and other teams to resolve field issues.
- Conduct quality control inspections to ensure work meets specifications.
- Review and approve subcontractor work and manage project documentation.
Summed up from 30 job postings
School Principal
- Lead and supervise faculty and staff to support their professional growth.
- Develop and implement curriculum and instructional programs to improve student achievement.
- Manage school budgets and allocate resources for effective operations.
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, and the community.
- Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Evaluate student performance and use data to guide school improvement.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Construction Superintendent
More common in Construction Superintendent postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Project Management 2 in 10 postings
- Quality Control 2 in 10 postings
- Procore 2 in 10 postings
- Project Schedule 1 in 10 postings
- Project Planning 1 in 10 postings
School Principal
More common in School Principal postings
- School Leadership 2 in 10 postings
- Data Analysis 2 in 10 postings
- Coaching 1 in 10 postings
- Classroom Management 1 in 10 postings
- Differentiated Instruction 1 in 15 postings
- Curriculum Development 1 in 15 postings
- Community Relations 1 in 15 postings
- Student Support 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Construction Superintendent
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification 2 in 10 postings
School Principal
None stand out in current postings.
Open jobs
Construction Superintendent
Superintendent
Turner ConstructionPay not stated Monroe, LA | Memphis, TN | Dallas, TX | Houston, TXQuality ControlLogisticsTraveling Electrical Superintendent- MSG - Pharma/Biotech
Turner ConstructionPay not stated Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, OH | Houston, TXCommissioningQuality ControlPreconstructionLogisticsProject Superintendent- Civil
Wanzek Construction$100k - $150k/yrstated Edgerton, KansasMicrosoft OfficeOSHA 30-Hour CertificationQuality ControlPrimavera P6Document Control +1
School Principal
- Pay not stated Krum Middle SchoolClassroom ManagementProgram EvaluationBudgeting
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