Assistant Construction Superintendent

Actalent; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Assistant Construction Superintendent to support field operations on a large industrial project in Point Pleasant, WV. You will assist the Superintendent and Project Team to drive schedule performance, coordinate subcontractors, monitor quality, and maintain a safe, productive jobsite.

The role requires 5-8 years of construction experience on industrial or large commercial projects, proficiency in blueprint reading and Procore, and OSHA 30 or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of construction experience.
• Experience with safety or quality on industrial or large commercial projects.
• $10M+ project experience.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and Procore.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field operations and site coordination.
• Help manage subcontractor activities and project sequencing.
• Support schedule execution and identify potential impacts before delays.
• Conduct daily site walks and monitor work quality.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation requirements.
• Support project safety initiatives and enforce safe work practices.
• Participate in planning meetings, subcontractor meetings, and progress updates.
• Assist with punch list completion and project closeout activities.
• Communicate effectively with project management, field staff, owners, and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction experience

Safety/Quality

10M+ projects

Blueprint reading

OSHA 30

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Construction Superintendent

We are seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support field operations on a large-scale industrial construction project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This role involves working closely with the Superintendent and Project Team to drive schedule performance, coordinate subcontractors, monitor quality, and maintain a safe and productive jobsite. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial, power, energy, federal, or large commercial construction projects valued at $10M+ and understand the importance of structured project execution, quality control processes, and proactive field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field operations and site coordination.
• Help manage subcontractor activities and project sequencing.
• Support schedule execution and identify potential impacts before they become delays.
• Conduct daily site walks and monitor work quality.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation requirements.
• Support project safety initiatives and enforce safe work practices.
• Participate in planning meetings, subcontractor meetings, and progress updates.
• Assist with punch list completion and project closeout activities.
• Communicate effectively with project management, field staff, owners, and subcontractors.

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years of construction experience.
• Experience with safety or quality on industrial or large commercial projects.
• $10M+ project experience.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and Procore.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Federal/DOD/Army Corps
• Quality Control exposure (CQC/CQCM).
• Pre-engineered Metal Building (PEMB) experience.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, DOD, or other highly structured projects.

Work Environment

This position requires full-time travel and involves working on-site for five 10-hour days plus 8-hour Saturdays. Projects are located throughout the United States, typically ranging from Utah to Florida, with potential for assignments across the country. The role includes a daily per diem, mileage reimbursement, cell phone allowance, and company-paid travel home approximately every three weeks. Employees receive two weeks of PTO plus seven paid holidays, and are retained between projects with weekly pay as salaried employees. The work environment fosters direct mentorship from experienced superintendents and project leaders, providing strong long-term career growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Point Pleasant, WV.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Point Pleasant,WV.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.