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Superintendent roles in Pennsylvania span K-12 school districts, construction, and facilities management across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Allentown. Employers including large urban school districts, healthcare systems, and major construction firms have sponsored visas for qualified candidates. Pennsylvania's mix of legacy industries and growing infrastructure investment creates consistent demand for experienced superintendents.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 177336
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor overseeing construction project operations and may have responsibility for multiple foremen, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman or foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Location
Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
Responsibilities
- Act as a field supervisor overseeing construction operations on the project.
- Mentor and help to grow junior superintendents and other direct reports.
- Review and approve the balance of foremen, journeymen, and laborer’s composite labor rates.
- Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication).
- Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
- Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning.
- Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
- Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
- Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
- Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping purposes.
- Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed and documented in a timely fashion for direct reports.
- Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, and/or staff changes as needed.
- Review, approve, and/or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction experience with at least 2 years being in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting construction operations.
- Experience working on water and wastewater treatment and/or process plant construction projects.
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
- Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation
$130,000 - $167,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 177336
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor overseeing construction project operations and may have responsibility for multiple foremen, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman or foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Location
Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
Responsibilities
- Act as a field supervisor overseeing construction operations on the project.
- Mentor and help to grow junior superintendents and other direct reports.
- Review and approve the balance of foremen, journeymen, and laborer’s composite labor rates.
- Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication).
- Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
- Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning.
- Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
- Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
- Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
- Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping purposes.
- Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed and documented in a timely fashion for direct reports.
- Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, and/or staff changes as needed.
- Review, approve, and/or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction experience with at least 2 years being in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting construction operations.
- Experience working on water and wastewater treatment and/or process plant construction projects.
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
- Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation
$130,000 - $167,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for superintendents in Pennsylvania?
Large K-12 school districts such as the School District of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Public Schools have sponsored visas for qualified educational leaders. On the construction side, firms with active infrastructure and commercial projects across the state have filed H-1B visa and EB-3 petitions for superintendents. Healthcare systems managing large facilities campuses also appear in sponsorship records. Sponsorship availability varies by employer size, budget cycle, and the availability of qualified domestic candidates.
Which visa types are most common for superintendent roles in Pennsylvania?
For educational superintendent roles, the H-1B is the most common pathway, as the position typically requires a master's degree in educational administration or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Construction superintendents more often qualify under EB-3 for skilled workers when a bachelor's degree is not required. Candidates with exceptional records in educational leadership may explore the O-1A. Each pathway requires employer sponsorship and has distinct documentation requirements.
How to find superintendent visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters superintendent job listings in Pennsylvania specifically to roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to positions that will not support work authorization. You can browse by city, district type, or industry sector to target the right opportunities. Creating a profile on Migrate Mate allows you to track new superintendent openings in Pennsylvania as they are posted.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most superintendent sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia generates the highest volume of superintendent sponsorship activity, driven by its large school district, major hospital networks, and active commercial construction sector. Pittsburgh is a strong secondary market, particularly for construction and facilities roles tied to ongoing development projects. Harrisburg and Allentown also see activity, especially in public-sector and infrastructure-adjacent superintendent positions. Suburban Philadelphia districts occasionally sponsor for specialized educational leadership roles as well.
Are there state-specific considerations for superintendent visa sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires educational superintendents to hold a state-issued superintendent certification, which involves meeting Pennsylvania Department of Education standards. Foreign-credentialed candidates will typically need a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency before pursuing both certification and visa sponsorship. For construction and facilities superintendents, prevailing wage obligations under the H-1B require employers to pay wages consistent with Department of Labor determinations for the specific region and occupational classification.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored superintendent jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.