Onsite Construction Lead – Commercial Projects

Actalent; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent leads construction projects and seeks a Construction Superintendent for Coventry, RI to supervise on-site field activities on large commercial projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to keep the project on schedule while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and the ability to resolve issues quickly with project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field supervision with a general contractor, construction manager, or large trade contractor.
• Proven experience in commercial construction management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple construction trades on active job sites.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents.
• Experience managing project schedules and coordinating day-to-day field operations.
• OSHA 30 certification (required).
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and jobsite safety management.
• Hands‑on experience in construction supervision and superintendent responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site leadership and supervision of construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to maintain the overall project schedule and ensure work progresses in a timely and orderly manner.
• Take an active leadership role in jobsite safety and ensure strict compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead daily coordination of field activities and clearly communicate upcoming work, priorities, and potential issues to the project team and field personnel.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and other contract documents to verify that work is performed correctly and in accordance with design intent.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to align field operations with project goals.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower levels, productivity, and quality of work, and address any performance issues promptly.
• Develop and maintain short-term construction schedules and look-ahead plans to anticipate upcoming activities and resource needs.
• Identify potential scheduling, constructability, or coordination issues early and work proactively with the project team to resolve them.
• Coordinate MEP trades and ensure their work is properly sequenced and integrated with architectural and structural scopes.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates regarding field progress, scheduling, safety performance, and subcontractor status.
• Oversee site logistics, including material deliveries, equipment coordination, and overall jobsite organization to maintain an efficient and orderly site.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure completed work conforms to plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Assist with inspections, punch lists, project turnover, and project closeout to ensure a smooth and complete handover.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, design teams, and other project partners to support collaborative project delivery.

Skills

Field supervision experience

Commercial construction

Subcontractor coordination

Drawings & specs understanding

Scheduling & field operations

OSHA 30 certification

Safety leadership

People-focused culture

Job description

Actalent leads construction projects and seeks a Construction Superintendent for Coventry, RI to supervise on-site field activities on large commercial projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to keep the project on schedule while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and the ability to resolve issues quickly with project teams.