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Superintendent

Actalent
San Jose, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

Job Title: Superintendent

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee upcoming hospital canopy construction projects in South San Jose. This role involves managing a new-build MRI canopy project at an active hospital campus, with potential additional scope to complete an existing canopy structure. The position is a contract-to-hire opportunity with an initial duration of six months, offering strong potential for long-term employment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day field operations for hospital construction projects.
  • Oversee subcontractors, site logistics, safety, and schedule adherence.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, owners, inspectors, and hospital stakeholders.
  • Participate in pre-construction planning and onboarding before mobilizing to the site.
  • Maintain site documentation, reporting, and quality control.
  • Enforce safety protocols and hospital compliance requirements.
  • Support sequencing related to long-lead materials and phased site work.

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience as a Superintendent on mission-critical, healthcare, life science, or similar technical projects.
  • Experience with structural canopies, concrete, steel, or site logistics is strongly preferred.
  • working in active hospital or high-compliance environments.
  • Comfortable stepping into projects that may expand in scope.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • A seasoned but still eager Superintendent.
  • Strong communicator who can integrate into an existing team and processes.
  • Comfortable in a contract-to-hire arrangement.
  • Values stability but understands the reality of project-driven work.

Work Environment

The work environment is located on an active hospital campus, requiring a high level of compliance and safety. The role involves on-site responsibilities and structured onboarding before field deployment. The culture is professional and team-oriented, emphasizing the importance of proper planning and long-term stability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $50 - $65

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