The first thing I'd suggest is that larger projects with longer duration often offer more opportunities for advancement.
Second, most superintendents I know made it to a trade-specific superintendent first. Concrete super, plumbing super, electrical super, that sort of thing. That allows more interaction with other trades for scheduling and coordination, and over time you learn a little about what everybody's doing. Then you start applying for jobs with a GC.
And education never hurts, but very few superintendents I know have a degree. Experience tends to count for more than education, once you're outside the office trailer.
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u/Ken_Thomas Verified Apr 19 '20
The first thing I'd suggest is that larger projects with longer duration often offer more opportunities for advancement.
Second, most superintendents I know made it to a trade-specific superintendent first. Concrete super, plumbing super, electrical super, that sort of thing. That allows more interaction with other trades for scheduling and coordination, and over time you learn a little about what everybody's doing. Then you start applying for jobs with a GC.
And education never hurts, but very few superintendents I know have a degree. Experience tends to count for more than education, once you're outside the office trailer.