Onsite MEP Superintendent for Large-Scale Commercial

Actalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Superintendent to provide day-to-day on-site leadership for large-scale commercial projects in Boston. This contract-to-hire role requires overseeing field activities, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and schedule compliance on active job sites.

You will review drawings, manage short-term schedules, and coordinate with project teams to align field operations with design intent and project goals. On-site presence five days a week is expected.

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 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.

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

Construction supervision

Safety compliance

Subcontractor coordination

Schedule management

MEP coordination

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

On-site supervision

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Construction Superintendent to provide day-to-day on-site leadership for large-scale commercial projects in Boston. This contract-to-hire role requires overseeing field activities, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and schedule compliance on active job sites.

You will review drawings, manage short-term schedules, and coordinate with project teams to align field operations with design intent and project goals. On-site presence five days a week is expected.