Construction Superintendent
About the role
The Superintendent will be responsible for managing daily onsite construction activities and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and according to the drawings and specifications. This person will coordinate subcontractors and trades, manage the field schedule, oversee inspections and documentation, enforce safety requirements, maintain as-built drawings, and lead projects through punch list and closeout. The Superintendent will work closely with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, subcontractors, design partners, inspectors, and other project stakeholders to keep construction moving safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily field leadership and oversight of construction activities from project startup through completion.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, vendors, and other onsite personnel to maintain project progress.
- Develop, manage, and adjust construction schedules based on project activity and changing site conditions.
- Review drawings, specifications, and other project documents to ensure work is being completed according to requirements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project partners.
- Coordinate required permits, inspections, testing, and third-party agency involvement.
- Maintain accurate daily documentation covering jobsite progress, manpower, deliveries, issues, and notable field activity.
- Promote and enforce site-specific safety requirements and company environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Help address trade coordination issues, including union or jurisdictional matters when applicable.
- Assist with reviewing subcontractor billing and project-related general condition costs.
- Maintain current field documentation and record drawings reflecting changes made during construction.
- Monitor quality and identify incomplete or deficient work throughout the project.
- Lead the punch-list and closeout process to ensure outstanding items are resolved.
- Communicate field issues, schedule concerns, and potential project risks to the project management team.
Requirements
- 5+ years working in a superintendent position on commercial or industrial related projects from a general contractor.
- 5+ years of experience serving as the face of the project with the customer while managing subcontractors.
Job Type & Location
This is a permanent, fully onsite position based out of Farmington Hills, MI. Application deadline: November 2, 2026.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year. Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
- 401(k)
- Health care
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Potential company performance bonus (year to year)
About the Company
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.