Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent Job Description

The Construction Superintendent leads onsite operations for assigned commercial construction projects, overseeing installers and field employees from planning through completion. This role manages multiple carpenters across several jobsites, coordinates budgeting and scheduling activities, and ensures that contractors and field staff work safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project specifications. The superintendent also performs hands-on carpentry work when needed and upholds strict safety, quality, and efficiency standards to maintain a secure and well-organized construction site.

• 5+ years of commercial carpentry experience.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and construction documents.
• 3+ years of experience managing contractors or field staff in a commercial construction environment.
• Proficiency in commercial construction practices, including ground-up and commercial building projects.
• Hands-on skills in carpentry, framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, and steel stud installation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on hospitals, hotels, schools, restaurants, and other large commercial buildings.
• Ground-up construction and commercial building projects.
• Familiarity with retail and mixed-use construction environments.
• Interest in growing into a project management role over time.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with contractors and field staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a close-knit, team-first culture where collaboration and mutual support are valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grandville, MI.

The pay range for this position is $26.45 - $35.00/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 Grandville,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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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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.