Superintendent

Actalent; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Essex Junction, VT is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations, coordinate subcontractors, and manage schedules and budgets on a contract-to-hire basis. This onsite role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with owners, design teams, and vendors.

You will oversee safety programs, develop work plans, track costs, and ensure compliance with project requirements. The job requires 3+ years in construction supervision, strong communication, and proficient

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction supervision experience.
• Strong subcontractor management and safety focus.
• Ability to read blueprints and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Promote the company's safety culture and demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment.
• Investigate safety incidents and retrain staff as needed.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate overall job and workflow.
• Oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs like Safety, Quality, and EEO.
• Develop work plans for subcontractors and self-performed tasks.
• Coordinate and manage the care, custody, and control of the project site.
• Lead daily standup and weekly trade meetings.
• Attend and manage progress and project OAC meetings.
• Create, manage, and implement project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Track and monitor project budget and costs using project management systems.
• Communicate key project information to owners, design teams, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Organize project filing and documentation systems, update drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
• Approve and record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
• Evaluate progress on self-performed work and make adjustments as needed.
• Manage material and equipment needs for the project.
• Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment for self-perform operations.
• Manage timecard approval process to ensure accurate hour reporting and proper cost codes.
• Ensure quality compliance through specifications, setting quality standards, and utilizing in-house QA/QC and outside resources.
• Support project closeouts by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
• Gain understanding of project pursuit processes and methodologies.
• Partner with field operations leadership and the project team for project pre-planning, monitoring, and adjusting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with field leadership to establish field staffing for assigned projects.
• Partner with project management to identify schedules and costs associated with project changes.
• Participate in negotiations with owners and architects for project changes.
• Engage in project team preparations and presentations for project review meetings and monthly reviews.
• Participate in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
• Understand and apply terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts.
• Identify and recruit top talent.

Skills

Construction management

Subcontractor management

MEP

Blueprint reading

Construction supervision

General contractor experience

Scheduling software

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Scheduling software

Cost tracking software

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a Construction Superintendent where you will lead and manage various aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and safely. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a safety culture, managing subcontractors, and overseeing project schedules and budgets.

Job Title: Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Join our team as a Construction Superintendent where you will lead and manage various aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and safely. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a safety culture, managing subcontractors, and overseeing project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Promote the company's safety culture and demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment.
• Investigate safety incidents and retrain staff as needed.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate overall job and workflow.
• Oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs like Safety, Quality, and EEO.
• Develop work plans for subcontractors and self-performed tasks.
• Coordinate and manage the care, custody, and control of the project site.
• Lead daily standup and weekly trade meetings.
• Attend and manage progress and project OAC meetings.
• Create, manage, and implement project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Track and monitor project budget and costs using project management systems.
• Communicate key project information to owners, design teams, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Organize project filing and documentation systems, update drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
• Approve and record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
• Evaluate progress on self-performed work and make adjustments as needed.
• Manage material and equipment needs for the project.
• Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment for self-perform operations.
• Manage timecard approval process to ensure accurate hour reporting and proper cost codes.
• Ensure quality compliance through specifications, setting quality standards, and utilizing in-house QA/QC and outside resources.
• Support project closeouts by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
• Gain understanding of project pursuit processes and methodologies.
• Partner with field operations leadership and the project team for project pre-planning, monitoring, and adjusting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with field leadership to establish field staffing for assigned projects.
• Partner with project management to identify schedules and costs associated with project changes.
• Participate in negotiations with owners and architects for project changes.
• Engage in project team preparations and presentations for project review meetings and monthly reviews.
• Participate in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
• Understand and apply terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts.
• Identify and recruit top talent.

Essential Skills

• Advanced Technology/Semiconductor experience
• Construction management
• Subcontractor management
• Proficiency in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
• 3+ years of experience
• Blueprint reading
• Construction supervision
• General contractor experience
• Superintendent role

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and timely
• Intermediate communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to conduct effective presentations
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of construction management fundamentals
• Understanding of project processes
• Ability to build relationships that transcend a project
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software
• Proficiency in scheduling software
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Understanding self-perform and labor productivity
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work

Work Environment

Work onsite in the jobsite office every day. The first project will be located at Essex Junction, Vermont.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Essex Junction, VT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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&DD 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 to Hire position based out of Essex Junction, VT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Essex Junction,VT.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.