Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Interiors Construction Superintendent
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Commercial Interiors Construction Superintendent to lead and manage interiors projects in Annapolis, MD, and Washington, DC. This role involves overseeing the construction of large commercial interiors projects, including a $7 million project at OneLife Fitness. The position requires reporting to the office in Reston, VA as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestones and completion dates are met.
• Create short-interval look-ahead project schedules to communicate and track upcoming events.
• Foster a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness.
• Coordinate and manage work to ensure orderly construction consistent with contract standards.
• Verify work is installed in a workmanlike manner (plumb, level, straight, etc.).
• Obtain all necessary inspections and document quality aspects of physical work.
• Ensure project compliance with contract terms and legal requirements.
• Administer client-specific programs like CQC, Safety, and Environmental Stewardship.
• Conduct or attend pre-construction, progress, and other project meetings.
• Regularly meet with client representatives to discuss project status and resolve issues.
• Manage changes in project scope to prevent avoidable rework.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and agreements to ensure compliance.
• Manage the punch list and project closeout process for timely completion.
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, and schedule updates.

• 5+ years of superintendent experience, with at least 3 to 5 years on ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Experience working on projects $30 million+ in value.
• Proficiency in RFIs, submittals, and managing projects from start to finish at a general contractor.

• Experience in commercial interiors, renovation, construction, fit-out, and retail or restaurant projects.

The work environment is team-focused and highly collaborative, with the office located in Reston, VA. Projects will take place throughout Northern Virginia, following the completion of an 18-month project based in Manassas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, VA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/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:
• 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 hybrid position in Alexandria,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.