Construction Superintendent

Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob Description We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee community solar projects located throughout Illinois. These projects range from 1 to 2.5 MW in size. The successful candidate will manage daily operations and administrative duties on-site, working closely with sub-vendors and foremen to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule. Responsibilities + Manage day-to-day operations and administrative duties on-site. + Report directly to the Senior Construction Manager with daily progress and safety updates. + Oversee sub-vendors and coordinate with their foremen. + Enforce safety and regulatory policies and procedures. + Set daily and weekly productivity standards for contractors and subcontractors. + Develop a three-week look-ahead schedule and ensure adherence with the Senior Construction Manager. + Coordinate deliveries and equipment with the logistics team and subcontractors. + Review and work with construction blueprints, project plans, and specifics daily. Essential Skills + Experience in construction management, preferably in commercial, electrical, or civil sectors. + Technical degree in Engineering or Construction Management or extensive construction management experience. + Ability to read blueprints and schematics. + Experience managing sub-vendors. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PDF, Word, and Excel. + OSHA 10 certification. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Solar experience is a major plus. + Electrician or electrical experience is beneficial. + OSHA 30 certification (can be arranged if expired or for strong candidates). Work Environment The work environment is a solar construction site with a company trailer, primarily in central and northwest Illinois. The role involves coordinating with electrical and civil subcontractors on-site. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. Overtime must be approved by a supervisor and is not common in this role. The dress code requires construction attire, including jeans, a t-shirt, and proper PPE. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Viola, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Viola,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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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