Superintendent Jobs in Pennsylvania
Superintendent jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in construction, public K-12 education, and facilities management, from entry-level assistant roles through senior district and project leadership positions. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Harrisburg metro are the largest hiring centers, anchored by employers such as the School District of Philadelphia, PennDOT, and Turner Construction. The most sought-after specialties are construction project superintendents, school district superintendents with Pennsylvania Department of Education credentials, and facilities superintendents in healthcare and higher education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Over the past 20 years, PSI has grown from a small carpentry business to a national construction company exceeding $400M in annual revenue. As a General Contractor, PSI focuses on Commercial, Retail, Grocery, Federal, and Design Build Construction across the United States. We offer our employees competitive base salaries, bonuses, benefits, 401k match programs, and paid time off (PTO).
- Supervise, inspect, and approve day to day operations of commercial construction projects.
- Completing all required on-site paperwork.
- Coordinating construction project with store management, subcontractors, and PSI employees.
- Representing PSI with professionalism and integrity.
- Schedule, lead and manage subcontractors as appropriate.
- Set expectations of subcontractors and hold them accountable for results.
- Provide direct accountability for job safety reporting and documentation.
- Complete reports and documentation required or requested by management.
- Inspect and secure job sites to prevent damage and theft.
- Ensure a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety standards.
- Establish sequence & manner to carry out work, consistent with Project Manager's direction and to keep the project on schedule.
- Ability & willingness to study, understand and direct others to perform work needed based on construction drawings.
- Prepare and document job meetings, safety meetings, reports, daily pictures & logs.
- Be willing to accomplish any other task that may be required at any given time.
- 7+ years of prior construction superintendent experience required.
- Read and understand drawings and specs and ensure that all scopes are completed in accordance with prints and specs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong phone and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and sending of photos.
- Ability to travel up to 80% of the time if needed, able to work Friday through Saturday if needed, and have a valid driver’s license.
- OSHA 10 hour, basic first aid & CPR training.
- Work at night if required.
- Learn quickly and make educated decisions as required to maintain a schedule.
- Solid work ethic with the willingness to do what is needed to complete the job and remain on schedule.
- Must be able to understand the projects from start to finish and anticipate potential problems
- Manage both subcontractors and PSI employees.
- Communicate with clients and provide them with project details, as well as keep them fully updated with the schedule.
- Identify and solve problems.
- Manage Actual schedule, including two-week lookaheads.
Over the past 20 years, PSI has grown from a small carpentry business to a national construction company exceeding $400M in annual revenue. As a General Contractor, PSI focuses on Commercial, Retail, Grocery, Federal, and Design Build Construction across the United States. We offer our employees competitive base salaries, bonuses, benefits, 401k match programs, and paid time off (PTO).
- Supervise, inspect, and approve day to day operations of commercial construction projects.
- Completing all required on-site paperwork.
- Coordinating construction project with store management, subcontractors, and PSI employees.
- Representing PSI with professionalism and integrity.
- Schedule, lead and manage subcontractors as appropriate.
- Set expectations of subcontractors and hold them accountable for results.
- Provide direct accountability for job safety reporting and documentation.
- Complete reports and documentation required or requested by management.
- Inspect and secure job sites to prevent damage and theft.
- Ensure a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety standards.
- Establish sequence & manner to carry out work, consistent with Project Manager's direction and to keep the project on schedule.
- Ability & willingness to study, understand and direct others to perform work needed based on construction drawings.
- Prepare and document job meetings, safety meetings, reports, daily pictures & logs.
- Be willing to accomplish any other task that may be required at any given time.
- 7+ years of prior construction superintendent experience required.
- Read and understand drawings and specs and ensure that all scopes are completed in accordance with prints and specs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong phone and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and sending of photos.
- Ability to travel up to 80% of the time if needed, able to work Friday through Saturday if needed, and have a valid driver’s license.
- OSHA 10 hour, basic first aid & CPR training.
- Work at night if required.
- Learn quickly and make educated decisions as required to maintain a schedule.
- Solid work ethic with the willingness to do what is needed to complete the job and remain on schedule.
- Must be able to understand the projects from start to finish and anticipate potential problems
- Manage both subcontractors and PSI employees.
- Communicate with clients and provide them with project details, as well as keep them fully updated with the schedule.
- Identify and solve problems.
- Manage Actual schedule, including two-week lookaheads.
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Superintendent Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Jobot20
- Turner Construction Company10
- ARCO Companies8A
- Modus Construction5
- Wohlsen Construction5
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting21
- Construction & Real Estate12
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Manufacturing2
- Energy1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in superintendent jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania Department of Education superintendent letter of eligibility or equivalent certification
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education administration, construction management, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of relevant leadership experience in the industry or school setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contractors, or instructional staff at a department level
- Proficiency with project management or school information systems used by Pennsylvania employers
- Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania regulatory requirements, building codes, or academic standards
Superintendent Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a superintendent in Pennsylvania?
School district superintendents in Pennsylvania must hold a Letter of Eligibility issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, which requires a master's degree, several years of certified administrative experience, and completion of an approved superintendent preparation program. Construction and facilities superintendents follow a different path, typically progressing through project management or skilled-trades roles and earning credentials such as the OSHA certification that Pennsylvania construction employers commonly require.
How much do superintendents make in Pennsylvania?
Superintendents in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $118,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,490 for the lowest 10% to over $161,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire superintendents in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring superintendents in Pennsylvania right now include Jobot, Turner Construction Company, and ARCO Companies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's large public school districts, major health systems, and commercial construction contractors are among the most consistent sources of superintendent openings statewide.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most superintendent jobs?
The Pennsylvania cities with the most superintendent openings are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh drive the largest share of listings through their concentration of public school districts, hospital campuses, and commercial construction activity, while Harrisburg adds steady volume as the state capital, home to government facilities and regional administrative headquarters.
Are there remote superintendent jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Superintendent work is largely on-site by nature, whether overseeing a construction site, managing a school district, or directing facilities operations. About 10% of superintendent openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in administrative or consulting superintendent roles rather than hands-on field or building leadership.
How can I get hired as a superintendent in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an assistant or associate superintendent role, or a department head position that sits directly below superintendent level. Large Pennsylvania school districts such as the School District of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Public Schools regularly post administrative internships and aspiring-administrator programs for candidates in approved Pennsylvania Department of Education leadership preparation programs. In construction, starting as a project engineer or site foreman with a contractor active in Pennsylvania builds the field experience employers treat as a prerequisite.
Where can I find and apply to superintendent jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to superintendent jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to each position.
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