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Construction Superintendent

Actalent
Newport, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob Description

A leading commercial construction firm seeks an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee ground-up and renovation projects in the Newport News/Hampton Roads market. This individual will manage all field operations, coordinate subcontractors, maintain project schedules, ensure safety compliance, and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has successfully managed projects in the $10M-$15M range and possesses strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all field operations for construction projects.
  • Coordinate subcontractors to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Maintain and adhere to project schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high quality.
  • Lead and manage projects valued between $10M-$15M.
  • Manage multiple subcontractors and complex project schedules.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Essential Skills
  • 8 years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction.
  • Proven experience leading projects valued between $10M-$15M.
  • Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods.
  • Proficiency with construction management software and scheduling tools.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work on-site full-time.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with ground-up commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, or public-sector projects.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
Work Environment

This is an onsite role in Newport News, VA. Join a company that believes great projects start with great people. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful commercial construction projects, work with an experienced team, and build a long-term career with a respected contractor known for developing leaders, fostering strong relationships, and pursuing excellence on every project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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