Superintendent

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

On-site parking

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Night Shift General Superintendent for ground-up construction of a 4,000-person man camp supporting major data center projects in Dallas, TX. You will lead field operations from concept to completion, coordinating civil work, utilities, and boardwalks while managing subcontractors and stakeholders on a night shift.

Project scale ranges from $150M to $250M. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and quality on complex commercial projects with strong leadership over

Qualifications

• Extensive experience overseeing ground-up, large-scale construction.
• Proven ability to lead night-shift field operations.
• Strong coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and project managers.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed construction schedules.
• Maintain safety, quality, and schedule adherence on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activities for large ground-up man camp projects.
• Manage project from concept to completion, meeting milestones.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades, and vendors.
• Implement and maintain construction schedules and adjust plans.
• Lead daily/weekly site coordination meetings.
• Maintain site documentation and progress logs.
• Monitor field quality and ensure codes and standards.
• Promote jobsite safety practices.
• Support budgeting, planning, and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership to night shift crews.
• Deliver projects in the $150M-$250M range with oversight.

Skills

Ground-up build

Night shift leadership

Subcontractor management

Project scheduling

Safety leadership

Quality oversight

Job description

Job Title: Night Shift General Superintendent Ground-Up Construction (Man Camp/Data Center Support)

Job Description

This role oversees large-scale, ground-up construction of a 4,000-person man camp that supports major data center projects. You will lead field operations from concept to completion, coordinating civil work, underground utilities, and interconnected boardwalks serving extensive trailer installations. The position focuses on delivering complex commercial construction projects safely, on schedule, and to a high standard of quality while working closely with subcontractors and project stakeholders on night shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities for large-scale, ground-up man camp projects, including civil work, underground utilities, and installation of trailers and connecting boardwalks.
• Manage the project from concept through completion, ensuring adherence to design specifications, construction methods, and project milestones.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, general trades, and vendors to ensure efficient sequencing of work and timely completion of tasks.
• Implement and maintain detailed construction schedules, tracking progress, identifying potential delays, and adjusting plans to keep the project on schedule.
• Lead daily and weekly site coordination meetings to communicate priorities, resolve issues, and align field teams with project objectives.
• Oversee site documentation, including daily reports, progress logs, and other project records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor field quality and ensure all work meets applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety practices, ensuring that all team members and subcontractors follow established safety procedures.
• Collaborate with project management and other stakeholders to support budgeting, planning, and resource allocation for large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Identify and address field challenges proactively, proposing practical solutions to maintain productivity and quality on a complex, high-value project.
• Provide leadership and direction to field personnel on night shift, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and consistent performance.
• Support the successful delivery of projects in the $150M$250M range by maintaining strong oversight of field operations and construction sequencing.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in ground-up construction, managing projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of modern construction methods, civil work, and underground utilities.
• Demonstrated background in commercial or heavy commercial construction projects.
• Experience in construction supervision and field leadership on large, complex job sites.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling, including developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules.
• Experience with construction documentation, including daily reports, logs, and progress tracking.
• Strong subcontractor management skills, including coordination, oversight, and performance monitoring.
• Experience working with or for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple trades and activities on a fast-paced project.
• Willingness and ability to work night shifts as the primary schedule for this role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• background as an overall general superintendent or similar leadership role on large commercial projects.
• Experience with high-value projects in the range of $150M$250M.
• Exposure to projects supporting data centers or similar large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with project managers, engineers, and field teams.
• Ability to thrive in a large, complex project environment and gain experience on a marquee project.

Work Environment

This role is based on a large, active construction site supporting a 4,000-person man camp associated with data center projects. The environment involves extensive ground-up work, including civil construction, underground utilities, and installation of trailers connected by boardwalks. You will work primarily on night shift, overseeing field operations during off-hours when critical work continues. The project scale ranges from approximately $150M to $250M, offering exposure to major commercial construction efforts. The site environment is fast-paced, highly coordinated, and focused on safety, quality, and schedule adherence, providing an opportunity to gain significant experience on a large, complex project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

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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