Superintendent

Actalent; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 137,760,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Virginia Beach, VA seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee field operations on a major infrastructure project, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safety and quality.

The candidate should have hands-on leadership, strong communication, and 8+ years on complex construction projects, including vertical structures for mechanical systems, with Procore and OSHA 30.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification required.
• 8+ years experience as Superintendent on complex construction projects.
• Strong background overseeing vertical construction and trade coordination.
• Experience with mechanical or equipment-driven facilities/buildings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with clients and project partners.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, schedules.
• Procore experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily on-site construction activities for vertical structures supporting mechanical systems.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, vendors, and field crews to maintain productivity and sequencing.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with project plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Lead daily huddles, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings.
• Interface professionally with the end client, inspectors, engineers, and project leadership.
• Monitor site progress and address issues related to manpower, materials, or constructability.
• Enforce site safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Track work completion and assist with planning and short-interval schedules.

Skills

OSHA 30

8+ years exp

Vertical construction

Mechanical facilities

Leadership

Communication

Trade coordination

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Safety culture

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title: SuperintendentJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to support the construction of buildings housing critical mechanical components on a major infrastructure project in the Hampton Roads area. This role will oversee day-to-day field operations, coordinate subcontractors and trades, and work collaboratively with the end client to ensure project objectives are met safely, on schedule, and to quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and at least 8 years of superintendent experience on complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily on-site construction activities for vertical structures supporting mechanical systems.

• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, vendors, and field crews to maintain productivity and sequencing.

• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.

• Ensure work is performed in accordance with project plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Lead daily huddles, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings.

• Interface professionally with the end client, inspectors, engineers, and project leadership.

• Monitor site progress and proactively address issues related to manpower, materials, or constructability.

• Enforce site safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.

• Track work completion and assist with planning and short-interval schedules.

Essential Skills

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Procore experience.

• Construction management expertise.

• 8 years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial, industrial, or heavy civil projects.

• Ground up building experience.

• Strong background overseeing vertical construction and trade coordination.

• Comfortable working on projects involving mechanical or equipment-driven facilities/buildings.

• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients and project partners.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite Monday through Thursday, following a 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts. The role involves working on an expansion project and requires presence at the construction site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/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 Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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.

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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.