Senior Urban Construction Lead

Actalent; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/HRA

Disability insurance

2 weeks PTO

11 holidays

Company vehicle or gas card

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction activities for complex ground-up and renovation projects in dense urban environments, based in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, and quality, serving as the primary field representative and coordinating with management, design teams, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of superintendent experience, hands-on leadership of multifamily or mixed-use projects, and strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Superintendent in commercial construction.
• Experience delivering projects in dense urban environments.
• Experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, podium, and other complex ground-up projects.
• Proven ability to lead on-site teams and coordinate stakeholders.
• Strong communication and safety leadership.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Massachusetts CSL license required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities and act as the primary field representative for assigned projects.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in coordination with the Project Management team.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure efficient and timely project execution.
• Conduct daily site inspections to monitor quality, safety, productivity, and adherence to contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Identify, communicate, and proactively resolve construction challenges, schedule impacts, and field conflicts.
• Enforce company safety policies and ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Facilitate and lead subcontractor meetings, safety meetings, and coordination meetings to align all parties on project goals and expectations.
• Review construction documents, specifications, and drawings to verify accurate execution of work in the field.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project logistics, including site access, material deliveries, storage, sequencing, and workforce planning.
• Oversee punch list development and completion, project turnover, and closeout activities to ensure a smooth handoff.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and other field staff, promoting a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Plan and execute construction activities in dense, occupied urban environments while minimizing impacts to surrounding businesses, residents, and public infrastructure.
• Coordinate with local municipalities and stakeholders to address site logistics, restricted access conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that work is executed to high standards of quality and craftsmanship, aligned with project specifications and client expectations.

Skills

Urban construction leadership

Site coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Problem solving

Construction management software

OSHA 10 certification

Massachusetts CSL

Tools

Scheduling tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction activities for complex ground-up and renovation projects in dense urban environments, based in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, and quality, serving as the primary field representative and coordinating with management, design teams, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of superintendent experience, hands-on leadership of multifamily or mixed-use projects, and strong