Industrial Construction Superintendent — National Travel

Actalent; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; 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

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for large industrial projects from startup to closeout. This onsite role requires managing subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with owners, engineers, and trade partners nationwide.

The position is contract-to-hire, based out of Westmont, IL, with a pay range of $67.00–$75.00 per hour. Travel and extended on-site assignments are required, and benefits are provided where eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of industrial construction experience serving as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent.
• Proven experience leading construction of cold storage, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, food processing, or other industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, project schedules, budgets, and quality programs on complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and shop drawings accurately.
• Experience with CPM scheduling methodologies, with Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Strong safety mindset with the ability to lead by example and enforce safety standards on active jobsites.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with subcontractors, project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to direct, motivate, and support field teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel nationally and support projects on-site for extended durations.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for large-scale industrial construction projects from project startup through closeout.
• Ensure all construction activities are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality expectations.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors, including performance oversight, coordination, and adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, integrating subcontractor activities and critical path milestones.
• Oversee material procurement and delivery to ensure timely availability of equipment and supplies for daily construction operations.
• Coordinate daily construction activities across multiple trades to maintain efficient workflow and project momentum.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to resolve field issues and design conflicts.
• Implement and enforce project safety programs, promoting a strong safety culture and leading by example on active jobsites.
• Monitor and manage quality control processes to ensure work meets design intent, specifications, and industry standards.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and shop drawings to guide field execution.
• Support and mentor field personnel, fostering professional development and effective teamwork on the jobsite.
• Track and manage project budgets as they relate to field operations, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Utilize CPM scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project, to plan, sequence, and monitor project activities.
• Conduct regular site walks and inspections to assess progress, safety compliance, and quality of work.
• Lead onsite coordination meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders to align on priorities and resolve issues.
• Identify potential risks or delays and proactively implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Maintain strong client relationships through professional communication, responsiveness, and delivery of successful project outcomes.
• Support project documentation requirements related to field activities, including reports, logs, and updates to project management.
• Travel to and work at project locations nationwide, providing hands-on leadership and decision-making on active industrial jobsites.

Skills

Industrial construction experience

Lead superintendent

Subcontractor management

CPM scheduling (MS Project)

Safety leadership

Read drawings & specs

Communication with teams/clients

National travel

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations for large industrial projects from startup to closeout. This onsite role requires managing subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with owners, engineers, and trade partners nationwide.

The position is contract-to-hire, based out of Westmont, IL, with a pay range of $67.00–$75.00 per hour. Travel and extended on-site assignments are required, and benefits are provided where eligible.