Onsite Construction Superintendent — Lead Field Operations

Actalent; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Superintendent for a contract-to-hire on a major commercial project in Exeter, RI. You will lead on-site field operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety, and manage short-term schedules to keep the project on track.

You will partner with project managers and design teams to ensure quality, timely delivery, and adherence to plans, with a strong emphasis on communication and team leadership on a complex site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field supervision experience with a general contractor, construction manager, or large trade contractor.
• Proven experience in commercial construction and construction management.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple 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

Construction management

Subcontractor coordination

Drafting/shop drawings

Schedule management

OSHA 30

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Construction Superintendent for a contract-to-hire on a major commercial project in Exeter, RI. You will lead on-site field operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor safety, and manage short-term schedules to keep the project on track.

You will partner with project managers and design teams to ensure quality, timely delivery, and adherence to plans, with a strong emphasis on communication and team leadership on a complex site.