Superintendent

Actalent; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; 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

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Superintendent to oversee daily onsite construction activities and manage subcontractors for a Newton, MA project. The role focuses on coordinating trades, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring work aligns with plans, specifications, and timelines.

The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, maintain an organized jobsite, and communicate proactively with project management and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Superintendent or field leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project flow.
• Experience in construction management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily onsite construction activities and subcontractors.
• Coordinate trades, scheduling, deliveries, and inspections.
• Plan ahead to identify upcoming needs and potential issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and schedule.
• Communicate effectively with project management, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction leadership

Construction sequencing

Subcontractor management

OSHA 10 certification

Safety and compliance

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Superintendent

Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Superintendent to manage daily onsite construction activities and oversee subcontractors. This role requires coordinating trades, scheduling, deliveries, inspections, and proactively identifying upcoming needs and potential issues. The ideal candidate will maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite, ensuring all work is completed according to plans, specifications, and schedule. Effective communication with project management, subcontractors, and other stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily onsite construction activities and subcontractors.
• Coordinate trades, scheduling, deliveries, and inspections.
• Plan ahead to identify upcoming needs and potential issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and schedule.
• Communicate effectively with project management, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of construction experience, preferably in a Superintendent or field leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project flow.
• Experience in construction management, subcontractor management, and construction supervision.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Organizational skills and understanding of the process and flow of a construction project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial interior fit-outs or renovation projects is a plus.
• Trade background is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; OSHA 10 considered.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Wellesley, MA, with working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The role provides an opportunity to gain experience leading a commercial project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newton, MA.

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 300 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Disability Accommodation

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.