Superintendent, Construction

Job Title:

Superintendent

Job Description

The Superintendent independently supervises an area of trade contractors with work valued up to $30M. This individual is responsible for the day-to-day field coordination of trade partners to ensure high-quality work that aligns with project schedules and contract documents.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and communicate work plans.

+ Maintain project documentation.

+ Manage schedules and logistics.

+ Oversee quality control.

+ Act as the primary safety representative on site.

+ Lead contractor meetings, daily huddles, and pre-task planning.

+ Foster a positive, inclusive, and safety-first work environment.

+ Support constructability reviews, change management, and subcontractor coordination.

+ Conduct inspections and mentor less experienced field staff.

Essential Skills

+ 4-8+ years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial construction projects valued $15M-$30M+.

+ Strong field supervision experience managing multiple trade partners and subcontractors.

+ Proven ability to manage jobsite safety, quality, schedule, and logistics.

+ OSHA 30-hour certification.

+ Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead subcontractor meetings and daily huddles.

+ Proficiency with construction documentation, drawings, and scheduling software.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (bonus).

+ STS-C certification (bonus; sponsorship available if not currently held).

+ Experience delivering projects in sectors such as Higher Education, Healthcare, Institutional, and K-12.

Work Environment

This is a salaried role based on-site at active commercial construction projects. The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, involving close work with Project Managers, Field Engineers, trade partners, owners, and inspectors. The company offers a strong safety culture, commitment to inclusive work environments, and opportunities for career growth with a nationally recognized General Contractor. Employer-sponsored professional development and certifications, including STS-C, are also available.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Detroit,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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 Clearly Rated 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,…