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Superintendent

Actalent
Somerville, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Job Title: Superintendent

Job Description

This role oversees day-to-day field operations on electrical construction projects, ensuring that schedules, quality standards, safety, and productivity goals are consistently met. The superintendent coordinates subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams, serves as the primary on-site point of contact for stakeholders and inspectors, and tracks project progress using modern construction management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day field operations on electrical construction projects to ensure work proceeds safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams to meet schedule milestones and quality expectations.
  • Manage and maintain project schedules, monitoring progress and adjusting activities to keep projects on track.
  • Promote and enforce site safety practices and standards to create a safe working environment for all personnel.
  • Drive overall field productivity by organizing crews, sequencing work, and resolving on-site issues promptly.
  • Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for stakeholders, inspectors, and other project participants, addressing questions and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Track project progress using project management tools and provide regular updates and reports to leadership and project stakeholders.
  • Oversee electrical construction activities such as service upgrades, generator installations, and switchgear installations to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
  • Coordinate and supervise commercial construction activities, ensuring adherence to construction practices, safety standards, and scheduling requirements.
  • Manage subcontractor performance, including monitoring work quality, productivity, and adherence to safety and project requirements.

Essential Skills

  • 7 years of experience as a Superintendent, with electrical construction experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience overseeing service upgrades, generators, and switchgear installations.
  • Strong understanding of construction practices, including commercial and electrical construction methods.
  • Strong understanding of construction safety standards and the ability to enforce safe work practices on site.
  • Strong understanding of scheduling principles and the ability to manage and maintain construction schedules.
  • Proficiency in Procore for construction management and documentation.
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam for drawing review, markup, and coordination.
  • Experience in subcontractor management and supervision of field crews.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with inspectors, stakeholders, and project team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for tracking data, reporting, and project documentation.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project for schedule development and management.
  • CSL license preferred but not required.
  • Experience working with repeat commercial clients and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Background in construction management or construction supervision.
  • Ability to adapt to changing project priorities while maintaining quality and safety.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerville, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $52.00/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 Somerville,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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 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.

Salary : $48 - $52

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