Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Traveling Superintendent

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead commercial renovation projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for construction professionals who enjoy managing projects from start to finish, working independently, and traveling to diverse job sites. While travel is required, superintendents typically return home on weekends between assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from project startup through closeout.
• Travel to assigned project locations throughout the region.
• Coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, inspections, and project schedules.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Proactively identify issues and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Conduct client and owner walkthroughs.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Partner with project managers and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience in commercial construction.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned territories.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-state project management experience.
• Experience working in occupied facilities.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience with commercial renovations, retail construction, scheduling, and project coordination.

What We Offer

• Company-provided truck, fuel card, hotel accommodations, and travel expenses.
• Comprehensive onboarding and 1-month training program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

This position requires regular travel and a flexible schedule. Evening, night, or weekend work may be required based on project needs. Between assignments, superintendents return to headquarters for planning and project coordination.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hyde Park, NY.

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Hyde Park,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.