Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent - Federal Construction

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Superintendent to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will oversee the management of construction projects, with responsibilities tailored to their location and experience due to our extensive backlog of work. The role involves supporting multiple projects, ensuring high standards of safety and quality, and acting as a key point of contact for various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate highly effective Superintendent tasks including due diligence, design review, value engineering, defining subcontract scopes, negotiating contracts, establishing and controlling schedules, and reviewing and approving scope changes.
• Support multiple projects with a team of construction personnel on jobs ranging from $250k to $10 million.
• Accurately estimate project costs and author project scopes for potential bidders.
• Coordinate field activities between ownership and the office.
• Maintain general conditions and job costing.
• Manage the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality, and safety.
• Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering.
• Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
• Act as the point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, engineers, and more.
• Document and negotiate changes affecting project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
• Coordinate with other subcontractors and parties on-site.
• Plan all site activities by all sub-trades.
• Ensure projects align with high standards of safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience working on federal projects.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to support multiple projects to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong understanding of construction law.
• Adherence to company policies and regulations.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (not required).
• OSHA 30-hour training (not required).

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a focus on high standards of safety and quality. The position involves on-site supervision and project management across various locations. The candidate will work with cutting-edge technology and a diverse team of professionals, adhering to a dress code that ensures safety and professionalism on construction sites.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Plaines, IL.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $55.00/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 Des Plaines,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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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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.