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Superintendent

Actalent
Nashville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Job Title: Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced superintendent to support various construction projects across multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, and storage facilities. This role involves overseeing the successful completion of construction projects, ensuring they meet design, budget, and schedule requirements while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and communicate project schedules to ensure timely project completion.
  • Coordinate daily activities for all subcontractors during various construction stages.
  • Manage construction budgets, track costs, and submit invoices promptly.
  • Prepare daily log reports detailing site conditions, manpower, and activities.
  • Ensure all safety procedures and practices comply with OSHA and company standards.
  • Conduct pre-installation safety evaluations and action plans with contractors.
  • Ensure the availability and proper working condition of machinery and tools.
  • Schedule and participate in inspections as required by local and state regulations.
  • Organize final inspections for completed work.
  • Monitor daily construction procedures to maintain quality standards.
  • Maintain consistent communication with project management staff about project status and potential issues.
  • Respond to onsite incidents and emergencies following company procedures.

Essential Skills

  • Minimum of five years of construction supervisory experience in commercial construction.
  • Proficiency in civil/grading work, concrete foundations, tilt walls, and masonry.
  • Advanced knowledge of trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and drywall.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations and their enforcement.
  • Experience in scheduling work, materials, manpower, subcontractors, and equipment.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; scheduling software experience is a plus.
  • Five or more years of ground-up commercial construction experience.
  • Experience managing projects independently.
  • Strong comprehension of concrete steel drawings/reinforcement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Understanding of crane work and relevant certifications.
  • Experience with project values ranging from 3 million to 20 million.
  • Experience in building UHAUL or similar projects is advantageous.

Work Environment

The role involves working on commercial construction jobsites throughout the country, with upcoming projects ranging from 3 million to 15 million in value. The work environment requires adherence to safety standards and collaborative efforts to achieve project goals. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k, ESOP-equity/profit share, and paid time off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $57.69/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.

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