Construction Superintendent

Project ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a wastewater construction project. This individual will be responsible for managing the project from planning through completion, coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.The ideal candidate will have prior construction experience within heavy civil, wastewater, utilities, or similar infrastructure projects and be comfortable working in both the office and field.ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day project activities to ensure work stays on schedule and within budget.Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and project stakeholders.Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking.Manage subcontractor scopes, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and contract requirements.Track project progress and identify potential schedule, cost, or construction issues.Support procurement and coordination of materials and equipment.Communicate project updates with clients, field personnel, and internal project teams.Work closely with field leadership to resolve construction issues and keep work moving.Ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.Participate in project meetings, site walks, and coordination meetings.Assist with project closeout and turnover.Essential SkillsPrevious Project Management experience within heavy civil, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure construction.Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating construction activities.Understanding of civil construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in an active construction environment.Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.Ability to work effectively with both field and office teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience with wastewater treatment plants, water/wastewater infrastructure, underground utilities, site/civil work, or related heavy civil projects.Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree preferred, but relevant field experience will also be considered.Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project is a plus.OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Portsmouth, NH.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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)Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth, NH.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 click.appcast.io 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. 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