Assistant Superintendent

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support commercial renovation and tenant fit-out projects in Albany, NY. The role involves coordinating field activities, scheduling, and documentation from preconstruction through closeout, with pathway to Project Management or Superintendent leadership.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in construction, understands scheduling and subcontractor coordination, and can read drawings.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in commercial construction, construction management, or field supervision.
• Experience with renovation, tenant fit-out, interior construction, or commercial projects.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and construction best practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of commercial renovation and tenant fit-out projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate daily field activities, subcontractors, vendors, and site logistics.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to Project Managers, Superintendents, clients, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site walks and inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Help manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and project documentation.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards on job sites.
• Track material deliveries, site progress, and subcontractor performance.
• Identify and help resolve field issues, schedule impacts, and coordination challenges.
• Maintain daily reports and project records.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Construction management

Read construction drawings

OSHA safety

Subcontractor coordination

Project documentation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Job Description

Assistant SuperintendentBuild Your Career While Managing Projects from the Field to the Office

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team with significant advancement potential into Project Management or Superintendent leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of commercial renovation and tenant fit-out projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate daily field activities, subcontractors, vendors, and site logistics.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to Project Managers, Superintendents, clients, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site walks and inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Help manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and project documentation.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards on job sites.
• Track material deliveries, site progress, and subcontractor performance.
• Identify and help resolve field issues, schedule impacts, and coordination challenges.
• Maintain daily reports and project records.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in commercial construction, construction management, or field supervision.
• Experience with renovation, tenant fit-out, interior construction, or commercial projects.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and construction best practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software is a plus.
• Experience with wood-frame or multifamily construction is beneficial but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Clear path for advancement into Project Manager or Superintendent positions.
• Strong project pipeline and long-term stability.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to all phases of construction.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced industry professionals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Albany,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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