Traveling Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent – Life Science Facility (Mission Critical)

Job Description

This role leads the on-site construction of a large-scale life science facility by transforming an existing shell into a fully functional, mission critical environment. The superintendent oversees all field operations for a high-value, ground-up–style project, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and coordination across all trades. The position focuses on delivering a complex, approximately $70 million facility within an 18‑month project timeline, using a 32‑week contract-to-hire structure in the Cleveland, OH metro area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all field construction activities for a large life science facility, treating the project as ground-up due to its scope and complexity.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and supervision of design-build and bid-build projects in mission critical facilities such as tele data switch centers and data centers.
• Collaborate closely with clients, the design team, and contractors to drive project success and resolve issues promptly.
• Build and maintain a strong jobsite culture that prioritizes a “Safety First” mindset for all personnel and subcontractors.
• Implement and enforce Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to ensure all work meets project specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors daily, including planning work sequences, resolving field conflicts, and overseeing jobsite logistics.
• Collect, review, and submit shop drawings, product data, test reports, and other technical submittals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop, maintain, and update the overall construction schedule, including detailed “look-ahead” schedules to anticipate and mitigate potential delays.
• Review estimates with the operations team to ensure logistical and site-specific considerations are fully incorporated into project planning.
• Author and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs) to plan and control critical construction activities in mission critical environments.
• Complete thorough daily and weekly reports documenting progress, issues, manpower, and equipment, and maintain a detailed photo journal of jobsite progress.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure that work is sequenced efficiently and that project milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities by ensuring required documentation, inspections, and punch list items are properly managed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction superintendent overseeing complex building projects.
• Proven experience with general building construction and a strong understanding of all major scopes and trades.
• Demonstrated experience building at least one life science or pharmaceutical project valued over $100 million.
• Track record of successfully completing at least two ground-up construction projects each valued over $50 million.
• Experience managing mission critical projects such as tele data switch centers or data centers.
• Proficiency with Procore or a similar construction management software platform.
• Strong ability to coordinate and supervise subcontractors and jobsite logistics on large, complex projects.
• Solid understanding of construction scheduling, including development and maintenance of detailed look-ahead schedules.
• Experience implementing and overseeing Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes on active jobsites.
• Ability to prepare and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical construction activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe jobsite and enforcing safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction management, industrial construction, or building construction in highly technical environments.
• Experience working on design-build and bid-build project delivery methods.
• Familiarity with life science and pharmaceutical facility requirements and standards.
• Ability to review and interpret estimates, drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines on a fast-paced project.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in the field.
• Comfort working in a fully accountable, salary-based superintendent role on a contract-to-hire basis.

Work Environment

This position is based on a large, approximately $70 million life science construction project in the Cleveland, OH metro area. The work is performed primarily on an active construction site, overseeing the transformation of an existing shell into a mission critical facility. The superintendent works closely with clients, design teams, and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment that relies heavily on digital tools such as Procore or similar construction management software. The role follows a contract-to-hire structure over roughly 32 weeks within an overall 18‑month project duration and operates as a salary position. The work environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, consistent field presence, and hands-on supervision of all construction activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $76.00/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 Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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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