Traveling Superintendent

Actalent

California (MO)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401k match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
ESOP

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on complex commercial, federal, and mission-critical projects across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership, strong site supervision, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Travel will be extensive, with responsibilities including coordinating subcontractors, reviewing drawings, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction.
  • Strong experience in field supervision, subcontractor management, and project execution.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules.
  • Knowledge of construction safety, quality control, and contract compliance.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
  • USACE CQM Certification.
  • USACE EM385 (40-Hour) Certification.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance when required.
  • Experience with Procore or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule performance.
  • Supervise subcontractors and coordinate all field operations.
  • Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
  • Conduct site inspections and enforce safety and quality control programs.
  • Maintain daily reports, project logs, punch lists, and construction documentation.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, clients, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
  • Lead subcontractor meetings and help drive schedule adherence.
  • Support projects for federal agencies, critical infrastructure, and other regulated environments.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork on every project.

Skills

Field supervision
Subcontractor management
Read drawings
Safety & quality control
OSHA 30
USACE CQM
USACE EM385
CPR/First Aid
Driver's license
Security clearance
Procore

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Description
Traveling Construction Superintendent

Nationwide Travel Required

Lead High-Profile Construction Projects Across the Country

We're seeking an experienced Traveling Construction Superintendent to oversee field operations on complex commercial, federal, and mission-critical construction projects throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

This role is ideal for a hands-on construction leader who thrives in the field, enjoys managing complex projects, and is committed to delivering exceptional results in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage daily on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule performance.
  • Supervise subcontractors and coordinate all field operations.
  • Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
  • Conduct site inspections and enforce safety and quality control programs.
  • Maintain daily reports, project logs, punch lists, and construction documentation.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, clients, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
  • Lead subcontractor meetings and help drive schedule adherence.
  • Support projects for federal agencies, critical infrastructure, and other regulated environments.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork on every project.
Qualifications
Required
  • 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction.
  • Strong experience in field supervision, subcontractor management, and project execution.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules.
  • Knowledge of construction safety, quality control, and contract compliance.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
  • USACE CQM Certification.
  • USACE EM385 (40-Hour) Certification.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance when required.
  • Experience with Procore or similar construction management software.
Preferred
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience managing federal projects for agencies such as DoD, DOE, FAA, FEMA, or USACE.
  • Familiarity with government construction standards and compliance requirements.
Why Join Us?
  • Work on impactful projects across the United States and U.S. territories.
  • Join a growing organization with a strong backlog of federal and commercial work.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and travel support.
  • Employee-focused culture with opportunities for career advancement.
  • Exposure to unique, technically challenging, and high-visibility projects.
Work Environment

This is a full-time traveling position requiring regular assignments throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. You'll work directly on active construction sites, collaborating with project teams, clients, and subcontractors while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

If you're a field-proven Superintendent who enjoys travel and leading complex projects from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Great 401k match, medical, dental, vision, ESOP

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 actalentac

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