Project Superintendent

Actalent; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an on-site Construction Superintendent for a contract-to-hire role in Amherst, MA. You will oversee all field activities on commercial projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality alignment, while coordinating with the Project Manager, subcontractors and clients.

Responsibilities include daily site inspections, progress meetings, and turnover documentation. The role requires 5+ years in supervision, MAS CSL, and CM software proficiency; compensation ranges with cash

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Superintendent or similar construction leadership role.
• Experience in commercial construction and construction management.
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) required.
• Strong understanding of means and methods, scheduling, safety and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs and contracts.
• Proficiency with CM software such as Procore, ACC, MS Project or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site activities for commercial projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors and field personnel.
• Conduct daily site inspections for quality and safety compliance.
• Monitor milestones and manage schedule risks and corrective actions.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Massachusetts CSL license

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Job description

The role oversees and directs all on-site activities for commercial construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, and in alignment with project requirements and quality standards. The Construction Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to coordinate daily field operations and maintain strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Title: Construction Superintendent

This role oversees and directs all on-site activities for commercial construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, and in alignment with project requirements and quality standards. The Construction Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to coordinate daily field operations and maintain strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all on-site construction activities for commercial projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure efficient and safe execution of work.
• Conduct daily site inspections to verify quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively identify schedule risks, delays, and potential impacts, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate regular meetings with owners, architects, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to review progress and resolve issues.
• Serve as the primary field representative and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to ensure accurate and effective project execution.
• Coordinate required inspections and ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Oversee site logistics, including manpower planning, material deliveries, equipment utilization, and site organization.
• Enforce project safety standards and company policies, promoting a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Manage punch list activities, ensuring timely completion of outstanding items prior to project turnover.
• Oversee turnover documentation and project closeout activities, ensuring all deliverables are complete and accurate.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or in a similar construction leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial construction and construction management.
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) required.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Solid knowledge of construction safety practices and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CSL and OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects in a superintendent or assistant superintendent capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate schedule risks and delays.
• Experience conducting and documenting daily site inspections for quality and safety.
• Ability to lead effective project meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely, field-based decisions.
• Detail-oriented approach to project documentation, punch list management, and project closeout.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Amherst, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $77.00/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 Amherst,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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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.