Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent Job Description

This role supports the construction superintendent and project management team in overseeing daily field operations for commercial, clean room, pharmaceutical, biopharma, healthcare, manufacturing, and semiconductor projects. The assistant superintendent helps ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards, with a strong emphasis on scheduling, coordination, and field execution. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects while contributing to a culture focused on safety, training, and professional growth.

• Assist in managing and supervising all on-site construction activities, ensuring work follows project plans, specifications, and quality criteria.
• Support enforcement of safety regulations and company policies by helping conduct regular site inspections and promoting a hazard-free work environment.
• Coordinate daily activities of subcontractors, suppliers, and field labor, helping to maintain efficient workflows and clear communication among all parties.
• Help monitor project schedules, with a strong emphasis on detailed planning and sequencing of work to keep activities on track and aligned with milestones.
• Support project budgeting efforts by tracking progress, identifying variances, and assisting with financial monitoring and settlement of projects.
• Participate in quality control checks and site inspections to verify that completed work meets industry standards and client expectations.
• Serve as a supporting point of contact for project managers and clients, helping maintain regular communication and addressing field-related questions or concerns.
• Assist with the full implementation process from takeover of work preparation through project completion and delivery, ensuring continuity throughout all phases.
• Help manage and process change orders, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and take-offs, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Use project management and construction software such as MS Project, Procore, and Sage to assist with scheduling, reporting, documentation, and cost tracking.
• Support supervision of the executive and field staff by helping ensure team members are properly informed and qualified to perform their work, including participation in toolbox or safety meetings.
• Assist with work planning and coordination for multiple projects, including ground-up construction, office fit-outs, renovations, and clean room projects.
• Help ensure that subcontract management processes run smoothly, including coordination of scopes, schedules, and performance in the field.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate records of site activities, progress reports, safety documentation, and project correspondence.
• Participate in problem-solving efforts by identifying issues in the field, proposing solutions, and helping implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
• Support the project manager and superintendent in guiding projects from purchase order through final completion, focusing on consistent execution and client satisfaction.

• Proven experience in construction project management or field supervision, ideally supporting superintendent or project manager roles.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and safety protocols, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience working on high-end commercial projects, especially clean room, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, manufacturing, and biopharma environments.
• 7–10+ years of experience in construction project management or related roles on high-end, clean room, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or support projects ranging from approximately $500K to $20M, with particular experience in the $3–5M range.
• Hands-on experience with change orders, RFIs, submittals, and quantity take-offs.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software, including MS Project, Procore, and Sage.
• Experience with project scheduling and a strong emphasis on planning and coordinating field activities.
• Capability to oversee or support the full implementation process from work preparation through final delivery.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to support and motivate field and subcontractor teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and field staff.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities to anticipate challenges and help implement effective solutions.
• Understanding of subcontract management and general contractor operations.
• Familiarity with safety practices and regulations applicable to commercial, clean room, and industrial construction environments.

• Experience working on healthcare and manufacturing projects, including clean rooms and biopharma facilities.
• Knowledge of construction in specialized environments such as semiconductor and clean room projects, where 75% of work may involve clean room conditions.
• Exposure to ground-up construction, office fit-outs, and renovation projects.
• PMP certification or progress toward PMP certification.
• OSHA certification is preferred, with additional industry certifications considered a plus.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or similar tools for plans review, markups, and document control.
• Background in estimation, including assisting with or performing quantity take-offs and cost assessments.
• Experience with safety-focused initiatives, including participation in toolbox meetings and field safety programs.
• Ability and desire to grow into roles with greater responsibility, potentially managing projects from purchase order through completion.
• Interest in ongoing professional development and training, with a commitment to continuous learning in construction management.

The role is based in Connecticut, with work primarily on project sites located in Fairfield, Hartford, and New Haven counties, as well as one project in Poughkeepsie, New York. Typical working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., reflecting a standard construction site schedule. Work time is split between the company’s headquarters and active worksite locations, requiring regular presence in the field to support daily operations. Projects include commercial, clean room, pharmaceutical, biopharma, healthcare, manufacturing, and semiconductor facilities, with approximately 75% of work focused on clean room environments. The organization emphasizes safety, training, and professional development, providing structured opportunities for staff to grow their skills and advance within a growing company that maintains a strong backlog and pipeline of projects. The culture supports collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth in a dynamic and technically sophisticated construction environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, CT.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $180000.00/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 fully onsite position in Brookfield,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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.

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