Superintendent

Actalent; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a detail-oriented Superintendent to oversee on-site construction activities for tenant fit-outs in commercial office parks. You will manage schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across all phases of the project.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, proactive problem solving, and clear communication with project managers, architects, and clients in a fast-paced environment in Latham, NY.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of construction supervision experience.
• Experience with renovation and commercial interiors projects.
• Strong on-site leadership and coordination with subcontractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction activities for tenant fit-outs in commercial office parks.
• Develop and enforce detailed project schedules and milestones.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure codes, quality, and safety compliance.
• Lead on-site teams and coordinate subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain daily logs, progress reports, and change orders.
• Provide clear progress updates to clients and project partners.

Skills

Construction supervision

Commercial interiors

Site coordination

OSHA compliance

Schedule management

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Superintendent with 4+ years of construction supervision experience, particularly in renovation and commercial interiors projects. In this role, you oversee all on-site construction activities for tenant fit-outs in commercial office parks, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards. You lead on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders, and serve as the primary on-site representative to clients and project partners.

Job Title: Superintendent

We are seeking a detail-oriented Superintendent with 4+ years of construction supervision experience, particularly in renovation and commercial interiors projects. In this role, you oversee all on-site construction activities for tenant fit-outs in commercial office parks, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards. You lead on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders, and serve as the primary on-site representative to clients and project partners.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Superintendent with 4+ years of construction supervision experience, particularly in renovation and commercial interiors projects. In this role, you oversee all on-site construction activities for tenant fit-outs in commercial office parks, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards. You lead on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders, and serve as the primary on-site representative to clients and project partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities for tenant fit-ups in commercial office parks.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce detailed project schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met while proactively addressing delays or issues.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure all work meets project specifications, building codes, and company quality standards.
• Implement and enforce strict safety protocols on site, conduct regular safety meetings, and ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Supervise, guide, and motivate on-site personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to contracts, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Track on-site costs, monitor material usage, and promptly report budget concerns to the Project Manager.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between on-site teams, project managers, architects, engineers, and clients, providing clear and regular progress updates.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, progress reports, and project documentation, including change orders, RFIs, and punch lists.
• Identify, anticipate, and resolve on-site challenges such as material shortages, design conflicts, or unforeseen conditions with minimal impact on the project timeline.
• Represent the project professionally to external stakeholders and act as the visible on-site leader throughout project execution.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4+ years of construction experience, including direct construction supervision.
• Proven experience with commercial interiors and renovation projects.
• Hands-on experience with site construction activities, including multi-family and wood frame construction.
• Strong understanding of construction management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors effectively, including performance, scheduling, and quality oversight.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and safety compliance on construction sites.
• Strong computer skills for schedule management, documentation, and communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with project managers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project timelines simultaneously while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in tenant fit-ups within commercial office parks.
• Experience in interiors-focused construction projects.
• Exposure to project management processes and tools.
• Ability to maintain detailed daily logs, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address material shortages, design conflicts, and unforeseen site conditions.
• Ability to build positive relationships with external stakeholders and represent projects professionally.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-based, with approximately 85% of your time spent on job sites and about 15% in the office. Projects are located within the immediate capital region, focusing on tenant fit-outs in commercial office parks and commercial interiors work. You will work closely with on-site teams, subcontractors, and project leadership in a fast-paced, safety-focused construction environment, with regular coordination meetings and ongoing collaboration across disciplines. The position offers the opportunity to be the visible face of projects to external stakeholders and to contribute to building a growing business in the region.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Latham, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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 Latham,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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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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:

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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.