Superintendent

Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob DescriptionThe Construction Superintendent is responsible for leading all on-site construction activities for commercial building projects from mobilization through project closeout. This role serves as the primary field leader and is accountable for project safety, schedule adherence, quality control, subcontractor management, and overall site operations. The Superintendent collaborates closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners to ensure successful project execution. Responsibilities include maintaining project schedules, leading site meetings, coordinating inspections and testing, managing site logistics, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations and construction activities.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Maintain project schedules and three-week look-ahead plans.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and closeout activities.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting.
• Drive project completion on schedule and within quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Superintendent experience.
• Proficiency in scheduling, subcontractor management, and blueprint reading.
• OSHA 10 certification at a minimum, OSHA 30 preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Life Sciences, Hospital, Healthcare, or Technical Positions.
• Expertise in construction management, project management, and commercial construction.
• Knowledge of industrial construction, Procore, general contracting, project scheduling, contract management, budgeting, cost control, and Primavera.
• Skills in construction supervision, project coordination, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, BIM, subcontractor management, blueprint reading, ground-up construction, and field management.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is on-site, providing hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout. The role offers a clear growth path from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. Employees receive strong foundational training in cost control, contracts, and scheduling. The position includes opportunities to work directly with Project Managers and field leadership, with exposure to high-quality commercial construction projects in NJ/PA markets. Benefits include annual bonuses, 401(k) match, car allowance, mileage reimbursement, and stock options/ESOP. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Georgetown, DE. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/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.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Georgetown, DE. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,DE.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.

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