Superintendent, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Commercial Kitchen Installation Superintendent (Crew Lead)

This hands-on Superintendent (Crew Lead) role focuses on leading a commercial kitchen installation crew while actively participating in all installation activities. The position is ideal for a reliable, mechanically inclined professional who enjoys working in the field, taking ownership of projects, and ensuring that all equipment is installed correctly, safely, and in accordance with technical plans and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the installation crew to install commercial kitchen equipment, including hoods, walk-in units, and other related equipment.
• Uncrate, move, and set commercial kitchen equipment in its designated location safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and plans to guide installation work.
• Identify missing materials, discrepancies in plans, and field issues and communicate them promptly.
• Take accurate measurements on site and provide clear, actionable information to Project Management.
• Coordinate daily activities with the crew and Project Management to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
• Manage and lead a crew of 5 or more team members during installation projects.
• Provide detailed daily progress updates, including status of installations, issues encountered, and materials needed.
• Ensure that all installations meet quality standards and are completed properly and according to plan.
• Take full ownership of each installation project from start to finish, driving completion and resolving issues in the field.
• Support scheduling and installation management activities to ensure efficient use of labor and materials.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and professional job site at all times.

Essential Skills

• Experience in commercial kitchen installation, construction, or closely related work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and plans.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and translate them into clear instructions for the team and Project Management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for field installation work.
• Demonstrated reliability, hands-on work style, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with crew members and Project Management.
• Proven ability to take ownership in the field and drive projects to successful completion.
• Experience managing and coordinating a crew of 5 or more people.
• Skills in construction scheduling and installation management.
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices and materials related to kitchen installations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial kitchen remodeling projects.
• Familiarity with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) aspects of commercial construction.
• Project management experience in a construction or installation environment.
• Experience with scheduling and coordinating multiple installation activities.
• Blueprint reading skills for commercial construction projects.
• Mechanical skills related to installation and setup of kitchen equipment.
• Bilingual language skills are beneficial.
• Interest in long-term growth opportunities within a growing organization.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as the organization expands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Spring Valley, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $85000.00/yr. 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.

Benefits Competitive salary Health insurance after 60 days PTO and holiday pay after 90 days 401(k) after 1 year Growth opportunities within a growing company

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…