How to hire a city superintendent

How to hire a city superintendent, step by step

Here's a step-by-step city superintendent hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a city superintendent job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new city superintendent
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the city superintendent you need to hire. Certain city superintendent roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a city superintendent to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a city superintendent that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of city superintendents and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of City Superintendent	Description	Hourly rate
   City Superintendent	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$12-43
   Owner	Owners, in the most basic sense, own the business, company, or organization. They are responsible for building the business... Show more	$28-64
   Board Member	Board members are fiduciaries of an organization leading it to its sustainable development. They are elected by its board of directors or its supervisory committee... Show more	$12-95

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your city superintendent job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A city superintendent salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, city superintendents' average salary in arkansas is 64% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level city superintendents earn 71% less than senior-level city superintendents.
   • Certifications. A city superintendent with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a city superintendent's salary.

   Average city superintendent salary

   $49,374yearly

   $23.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level city superintendent salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a city superintendent job description

   A city superintendent job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a city superintendent job description:

   City superintendent job description example

   Superintendent-IA City - 2204984 Description D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the constructuin and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first tine move-up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
   
   D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Superintendent. The right candidate's primary responsibility is to manage all functions of the job site as it relates to home construction while providing excellent customer service. The Superintendent manages the construction of multiple homes from permit to closing by scheduling and supervising job site subcontractors, homeowner walk-throughs, and inspections while maintaining company construction and safety standards.
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
   
   Plan and direct construction activities on the building site
   Schedule all involved subcontractors for each phase of development and construction
   Completes each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy, ensuring all contract obligations are satisfied
   Approves work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issues
   Authorizes payment of subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work
   Maintains a safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations, enforcing safe work habits, observing OSHA requirements and any state-level agencies' regulations
   Maintains compliance with all applicable building codes
   Verify all checklists are completed and inspections are scheduled and passed
   Conduct homeowner orientation and any re-walks ensuring homeowner satisfaction
   Recognize and enforce quality standards through daily inspection of homes under construction
   Monitors subdivision cleanliness and hold subcontractors responsible for daily clean-up
   Schedule and manage subcontractors to make designated warranty repairs
   Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner
   Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
   Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs
   Develops and maintains good rapport with subcontractors, homeowners, city officials and inspectors
   Execute company policies and enforces uniformity on construction methods to ensure compliance with quality standards
   Suggest improvements within the system
   
   Qualifications Required Qualifications
   
   Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years related experience
   Ability to manage and complete the “13 Milestones of Construction” specified in JDE
   Must have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, valid driver's license and be willing to drive among designated communities in daytime and nighttime
   Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop
   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form or via DRH Construction applications
   Proficiency with MS Office and email
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   Work effectively in high pressure situations
   Ability to communicate organizational policies and other information to subordinates
   
   Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
   
   Medical, Vision and Dental
   401(K)
   mployee Stock Purchase Plan
   Flex Spending Accounts
   Life Insurance
   Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
   
   Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.
   #WeBuildPeople2
   
   Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings!
   
   LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
   Job: Construction Primary Location: Iowa-Iowa City Organization: Home Builder Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Aug 4, 2022, 5:00:00 AM

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5. Post your job

   To find city superintendents for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any city superintendents they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level city superintendents with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your city superintendent job on Zippia to find and recruit city superintendent candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit city superintendents, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new city superintendent

   Once you have selected a candidate for the city superintendent position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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