Traveling Superintendent

Actalent; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 166,194,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term pipeline

Career advancement

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee field operations on large-scale construction projects across the United States. This hands-on leader will manage day-to-day activities, coordinate subcontractors, drive schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of superintendent experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel extensively for nationwide projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and field operations.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience maintaining project schedules and coordinating multiple trades.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively for projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities from project startup through completion.
• Lead subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and productivity targets.
• Monitor manpower, sequencing, and overall jobsite performance.
• Ensure work meets plans, specs, contracts, and quality standards.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and daily site observations.
• Maintain daily reports, schedules, and project documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor management

Travel willingness

Reading drawings

Education

Construction knowledge (education not specified)

Tools

Construction CM software

Scheduling software

Job description

• Traveling Superintendent
• Project Superintendent
• Commercial Superintendent
• Senior Superintendent
• Construction Superintendent
• Lead Superintendent
• General Superintendent
• Site Superintendent
• Comprehensive benefits

Lead Projects. Build Teams. Deliver Results.

We’re seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee field operations on large-scale construction projects throughout the United States. This role is responsible for managing daily jobsite activities, coordinating subcontractors, driving project schedules, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on construction leader with experience managing field operations on commercial, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, mission critical, or other complex construction projects.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile construction projects nationwide
• Strong pipeline of projects and long‑term career growth
• Highly collaborative environment with experienced construction professionals
• Direct impact on project execution, safety, quality, and client satisfaction
• Competitive compensation, travel benefits, and advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership

• Manage day‑to‑day construction activities from project startup through completion
• Lead subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure project goals are achieved
• Coordinate work activities to maintain project schedules and productivity targets
• Monitor manpower, sequencing, and overall jobsite performance

Project Execution

• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, contracts, and quality standards
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and progress reviews
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, and Trade Partners
• Identify and resolve field challenges before they impact schedule or budget

Safety & Quality

• Promote and enforce company safety policies and project‑specific requirements
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and daily site observations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment
• Ensure all work meets quality expectations and client requirements

Communication & Documentation

• Maintain daily reports, schedules, and project documentation
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to leadership
• Track milestones, production progress, and field performance metrics
• Support project turnover and closeout activities

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and field operations
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience maintaining project schedules and coordinating multiple trades
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to travel extensively for projects nationwide

Preferred

• Experience with large‑scale commercial, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, mission critical, or mixed‑use projects
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Experience using construction management and scheduling software
• Background working on fast‑paced or ground‑up construction projects

Ideal Backgrounds

• Traveling Superintendent
• Project Superintendent
• Commercial Superintendent
• Industrial Superintendent
• Senior Superintendent
• Construction Superintendent
• Lead Superintendent
• General Superintendent
• Site Superintendent

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a leader who thrives in the field and takes pride in building successful projects. The ideal candidate can effectively manage subcontractors, maintain project schedules, foster a strong safety culture, and build relationships with clients and project teams. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of project execution and ensuring every phase of construction is completed successfully.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Per diem and travel assistance
• Comprehensive benefits
• Long‑term project pipeline
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and safety‑focused culture
• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding construction projects across the country

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $58.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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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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.