Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent

Essential Skills

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management.
• 3+ years of field experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, including coordination with other trades.
• Experience in construction supervision on commercial projects.
• Proficiency in construction management practices, including field coordination and quality control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in K–12 or institutional construction environments.
• Experience in commercial HVAC and mechanical installation oversight.
• Familiarity with construction logistics planning for equipment deliveries and material staging.

Job Description

The Assistant Superintendent supports the Project Superintendent in managing day-to-day field operations for a K–12 construction project, with a strong focus on HVAC and mechanical scopes. You will coordinate field activities, oversee installation quality, and help maintain project safety, schedule, and quality standards. This field-based role works closely with subcontractors, trades, and design teams to ensure all work complies with contract documents and project requirements.

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/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:
• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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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