Construction Superintendent

Actalent; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Home rotation

Mobilization/demobilization support

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee a ground-up pharmaceutical manufacturing project in Lexington, KY, with a transition to a follow-on project in Louisville. The role requires 5+ years of site management, MEP supervision, and proficiency with Procore.

Per diem, home rotation, and mobilization support are included. You will lead on-site activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence across a large-scale construction effort in the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction site management.
• Proven Superintendent on MEP projects (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or large manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery and turnover of the pharmaceutical facility.
• Conduct regular site inspections and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, quality control, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Construction site management

MEP experience

Pharma/biotech industry

Procore

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent - Louisville, KY

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Superintendent to oversee the completion of a $60 million pharmaceutical manufacturing project. This position involves ground-up construction on an existing campus and will transition to a subsequent project in Louisville, KY upon completion.

What's in it:

• Direct rollover into a follow‑on project once this one wrap
• Monthly per diem offered, home rotation
• Mobilization/demobilization cost covered

What They Need

• 5+ years of experience in construction site management.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent on MEP projects (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Biopharmaceutical industry or large manufacturing.
• Experience with Procore or similar project management software.

Work Environment

This position involves working on large-scale construction projects within the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. The role includes site inspections and requires interaction with various stakeholders, including subcontractors and vendors. The work environment emphasizes safety, quality control, and effective communication. The position offers a monthly per diem and the opportunity for home rotations, with initial mobilization and demobilization support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

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.

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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.