Superintendent

Actalent; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Company Vehicle

Health coverage

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Construction Superintendent for a large K-12 addition/renovation project. The role is on-site in Columbia, MD, coordinating trades, managing schedule, and ensuring safety, quality, and budget alignment.

You will lead field operations, supervise subcontractors, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve field issues and keep the project on track for timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as a superintendent on large construction projects.
• Proven experience overseeing large K-12 school projects or comparable major commercial builds.
• Strong in interior construction for large commercial or institutional buildings.
• Demonstrated expertise in scheduling for complex projects.
• Hands-on field coordination and trade sequencing experience.
• Experience with subcontractor management and on-site safety oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day on-site construction activities for a large K-12 school addition and renovation project in Virginia.
• Develop and manage the overall construction schedule with milestones and deadlines.
• Oversee construction management activities, including planning, sequencing, and coordination of all trades.
• Direct and supervise subcontractors on site, ensuring quality and productivity.
• Coordinate material ordering, delivery, and inventory to meet schedule needs.
• Enforce site safety programs and OSHA requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Manage base building and interior construction activities for large components.
• Coordinate MEP coordination and installation to integrate with building systems.
• Monitor progress and address issues affecting schedule, quality, and logistics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and timely issue resolution.
• Support budget management by aligning field activities with cost objectives.

Skills

10+ years experience

K-12 school projects

Interior construction

Schedule management

Subcontractor oversight

MD/DC area work

Job description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent K-12 School Addition and Renovation

Job Description

This role leads the on-site delivery of a large K-12 school addition and renovation project in Virginia. The Construction Superintendent oversees all field operations, ensuring the project meets safety, schedule, quality, and budget expectations while coordinating closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day on-site construction activities for a large K-12 school addition and renovation project in Virginia.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the overall construction schedule, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met.
• Oversee construction management activities, including planning, sequencing, and coordination of all trades and field operations.
• Direct and supervise subcontractors on site, ensuring work quality, productivity, and adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate material ordering, delivery, and inventory to ensure timely availability of all required materials and equipment.
• Implement and enforce site safety programs and policies, including OSHA requirements, to maintain a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Manage base building construction and interior construction activities for large commercial project components.
• Oversee MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) coordination and installation to ensure integration with overall building systems.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address issues related to schedule, quality, and site logistics.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure clear communication, alignment on project goals, and timely resolution of field-related issues.
• Support budget management efforts by aligning field activities with project cost objectives.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and subcontractor scopes to ensure accurate execution of work on site.
• Maintain thorough project documentation related to scheduling, subcontractor coordination, safety, and site activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a superintendent on large construction projects.
• Proven experience overseeing large K-12 school projects or comparable large commercial projects.
• Strong in interior construction for large commercial or institutional buildings.
• Demonstrated expertise in schedule management for complex construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with construction management, including field coordination and trade sequencing.
• Proficiency in subcontractor management, including supervision, coordination, and performance oversight.
• Experience with site safety management and practical knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Working knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems in commercial construction.
• Experience with base building construction, including structural and core elements.
• Ability to manage material ordering and logistics to support project schedules.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to direct on-site teams effectively.
• Ability to support budget management by aligning field operations with cost objectives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on K-12 or other educational facility projects.
• in managing large additions and renovations in occupied or sensitive environments.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with project stakeholders and field teams.
• Ability to interpret and apply construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and professionalism on site.

Work Environment

This role is based primarily on a school project site in Virginia, overseeing a large K-12 addition and renovation. The position involves active engagement in the field, coordinating trades and ensuring safe, efficient site operations. The supporting office environment is described as a fun, work-hard/play-hard culture, with a strong focus on employee satisfaction and growth. The office space is brand new and designed to support a collaborative, high-performance construction team. Standard construction-site conditions apply, including exposure to active work areas, equipment, and varying weather conditions, while the office environment provides a modern and engaging worksp

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

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.

• 401k Match Company Vehicle. strong health coverage

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbia, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD.

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.

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