Superintendent

Job Title: Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Join our team as a Construction Superintendent, where you will lead a significant student housing and dining hall project valued at $500 million. In this role, you will provide site leadership and oversee all aspects of construction to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Present daily to set expectations, assign responsibilities, and uphold commitments.
• Review design documents for constructability, phasing, protection, logistics, and field issues; recommend efficient construction methods.
• Define and enforce standards for safety, quality, housekeeping, and conduct.
• Develop site-specific safety plans addressing unique hazards.
• Conduct safety orientations for all site entrants; emphasize safety over speed.
• Lead regular safety discussions with contractors; address violations promptly.
• Investigate incidents and enforce disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Manage site logistics including traffic, equipment, and staging.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and contractors to plan and execute work per schedule.
• Facilitate progress meetings and ensure timely initiation and completion of trade work.
• Guide interpretation of construction documents; ensure compliance with specifications.
• Set quality expectations through pre-installation meetings.
• Coordinate permitting and inspections; maintain punch lists and verify completion.
• Approve timesheets and requisitions for emergency purchases.
• Submit daily reports covering progress, weather, safety, and challenges.
• Monitor project status versus goals; adjust strategy as needed.
• Resolve disputes by aligning solutions with contract terms.
• Complete trade contractor evaluations and required training.

Essential Skills

• Minimum ten years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Superintendent, lead superintendent.
• Experience leading multiple projects at once ranging from $50M .
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency in Procore software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to manage and plan work activities effectively.
• Strong focus on safety; promotes a safe culture across teams and contractors.
• Familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials across trade divisions.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of project and company risk management.
• Knowledge of job cost accounting and ability to analyze financial reports.
• Advanced skills in construction scheduling, cost control, and supervising large trade groups.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; consistently meets deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships with owners, architects, and contractors.
• Effective leadership and conflict resolution skills within project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Procore, and basic BIM tools.

Work Environment

You will oversee approximately $1 million worth of work per month, working a day shift with occasional Saturdays (typically 7-4ish). You will be responsible for overseeing 35 contractors. Enjoy the benefits of working in a company where everyone thinks like an owner, and where you have the opportunity to become an owner through the ESOP program.

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000