Superintendent

Actalent; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Superintendent to oversee day-to-day construction activities on Totowa, NJ sites, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and quality. You will coordinate field personnel, subs, and vendors while maintaining documentation and promoting safety on active projects.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year field experience, blueprint reading skills, and OSHA 30 certification, with a focus on complex, potentially governmental projects and professional growth within Actalent.

Qualifications

• 1+ year field/site construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of installation practices for building projects.
• Familiarity with RFIs and field documentation.
• Understanding safety policies and regulations.
• Ability to conduct site walks and quality reviews.
• Strong communication for coordinating with subs and vendors.
• Organizational skills for daily reports and records.
• Experience supervising general labor and field personnel.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities to ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors for on-site ops.
• Monitor schedules and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations on site.
• Conduct regular site walks, inspections, and quality control reviews.
• Coordinate deliveries and material logistics to support activities.
• Identify and resolve field issues and communicate solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and daily site records.
• Lead toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture.
• Assist with RFIs and respond to field condition inquiries.

Skills

Site management

Blueprint reading

Coordinate field staff

Safety compliance

Quality control

Communication skills

Documentation

Problem-solving

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Job Title: Superintendent Job Description

The Superintendent oversees day-to-day construction activities on assigned projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards. This role coordinates field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors, manages site logistics, and supports project teams in achieving budget, schedule, and quality objectives. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to long-standing, complex projects, including governmental work, with room for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities on assigned projects to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Coordinate and supervise field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain smooth on-site operations.
• Monitor project schedules, track progress, and provide timely updates to project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, company procedures, and all applicable regulations on the job site.
• Conduct regular site walks, inspections, and quality control reviews to verify that work meets project specifications and standards.
• Coordinate deliveries, equipment, and material logistics to support uninterrupted construction activities.
• Identify and resolve field issues promptly, communicating solutions clearly to project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and detailed project documentation, including daily reports and site records.
• Lead toolbox talks and actively promote a strong safety culture among all on-site personnel.
• Support project teams in meeting budget, schedule, and quality objectives through effective field management and communication.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and construction documents to guide field activities.
• Assist with installation tasks and ensure work aligns with design and specification requirements.
• Support the preparation, communication, or response to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to field conditions and project documentation.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of construction experience in a field or site-based role.
• Strong ability to manage and coordinate day-to-day construction activities on active job sites.
• Experience supervising or directing general labor and field personnel.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of installation practices and construction methods relevant to building and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Requests for Information (RFI) processes and field-related documentation.
• Understanding of safety policies, procedures, and applicable construction regulations.
• Ability to conduct site walks, inspections, and quality control reviews with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to maintain daily reports, site records, and project documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification, demonstrating advanced knowledge of construction safety standards and practices.
• Possession of a Real ID is ideally preferred to support access requirements for certain project locations.
• Interest in professional growth and long-term development within an established construction organization.
• Motivation to work on governmental projects and complex, high-visibility assignments.
• Commitment to promoting a strong safety culture and participating in regular toolbox talks.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and collaborate effectively with diverse project teams.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role with typical working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at a secure facility location. The Superintendent works primarily in an active construction environment, regularly conducting site walks, inspections, and overseeing field activities. The role involves coordinating equipment, materials, and deliveries on site and interacting daily with field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors. Work is performed in outdoor and partially enclosed areas typical of construction sites, requiring appropriate safety gear and adherence to all site access and security protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Totowa,NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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