Project Superintendent
About the role
The Project Superintendent leads the total construction effort for complex commercial projects, ensuring that each project is delivered in accordance with the design, budget, schedule, and safety requirements. You will oversee field operations from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades, managing daily site activities, and maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the total construction effort to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design documents, budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
- Lead and participate in pre-construction meetings to align scope, schedule, logistics, safety, and expectations with stakeholders and project teams.
- Cook up and enforce project-specific safety plans and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
- Conduct and lead weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training to maintain a safe jobsite environment.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of various contractors and individual trades, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and project specifications.
- Manage subcontractor contracts in the field, including scope clarification, change coordination, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Oversee daily scheduling and sequencing of work activities to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
- Plan and manage manpower on the jobsite, including forecasting needs, assigning crews, and adjusting resources to meet schedule milestones.
- Ensure adherence to QA/QC programs by monitoring work in progress, verifying compliance with drawings and specifications, and addressing deficiencies promptly.
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades and ensure their work is properly integrated with other trades and systems.
- Apply construction scheduling techniques and tools to develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules, and communicate impacts to the team.
- Monitor and support cost control in the field by identifying potential cost impacts, implementing efficient work methods, and minimizing rework.
- Provide strong leadership, management, and accountability to field teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of supervisory experience in similar facility construction, including commercial construction projects such as hotels, restaurants, convention centers, tenant improvements, and interior renovations.
- Four-year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or relevant construction experience.
- Proven experience as a Superintendent or similar role overseeing total construction efforts on commercial projects.
- Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and the ability to develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules.
- Strong cost control capabilities and the ability to support budget management from the field.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate large groups of contractors, trades, and field personnel.
- Minimum OSHA 30 safety certification and strong knowledge of construction safety practices.
- Hands-on experience with Procore or similar construction project management software for documentation, punch lists, and communication.
- Experience in commercial construction projects such as hotels, restaurants, convention centers, and tenant improvement projects.
- Background in interior renovation projects, including coordination of finishes and interior trades.
- Experience managing and coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades in the field.
- Familiarity with construction in complex environments such as theme parks or large resort properties.
- Experience with subcontractor management, including performance oversight and issue resolution.
- Ability to interpret and apply LEAN, BIM, and sustainability principles to field operations where applicable.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think ahead while also resolving day-to-day field issues efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a team-oriented environment where individuals support each other and take on multiple responsibilities.
- Experience working with general contractors and coordinating multiple trades on large commercial projects.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and field productivity.
Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years of supervisory experience in similar facility construction, including commercial construction projects such as hotels, restaurants, convention centers, tenant improvements, and interior renovations.
- Four-year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or relevant construction experience.
- Proven experience as a Superintendent or similar role overseeing total construction efforts on commercial projects.
- Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and the ability to develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules.
- Strong cost control capabilities and the ability to support budget management from the field.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate large groups of contractors, trades, and field personnel.
- Minimum OSHA 30 safety certification and strong knowledge of construction safety practices.
- Hands-on experience with Procore or similar construction project management software for documentation, punch lists, and communication.
- Experience in commercial construction projects such as hotels, restaurants, convention centers, and tenant improvement projects.
- Background in interior renovation projects, including coordination of finishes and interior trades.
- Experience managing and coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades in the field.
- Familiarity with construction in complex environments such as theme parks or large resort properties.
- Experience with subcontractor management, including performance oversight and issue resolution.
- Ability to interpret and apply LEAN, BIM, and sustainability principles to field operations where applicable.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think ahead while also resolving day-to-day field issues efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a team-oriented environment where individuals support each other and take on multiple responsibilities.
- Experience working with general contractors and coordinating multiple trades on large commercial projects.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and field productivity.
Skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook), project management systems, and scheduling software.
- Excellent organization skills with high attention to detail in planning, documentation, and execution.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and clients.
- Broad range of people skills, including strong leadership, team management, and accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
- Capability to ensure client satisfaction while supporting company profitability and maintaining a safe work environment.
Benefits
- 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)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. 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:
Work Environment
This role is primarily field-based, working on active construction projects within a large resort environment, including locations such as hotels, restaurants, convention centers, and tenant improvement spaces. You will spend most of your time on job sites, coordinating work in dynamic, operational settings where guest and client activities may be ongoing. The environment involves regular interaction with multiple trades and subcontractors, frequent site walks, inspections, and hands-on oversight of construction activities. You will use technologies such as Procore, Microsoft Office, project management systems, and scheduling software to manage documentation, communication, and planning. The work may require flexibility in hours to accommodate project schedules, inspections, and critical activities, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed to meet milestones. The culture emphasizes teamwork, a family-oriented atmosphere, and a willingness for everyone to wear multiple hats and help wherever needed.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.