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Superintendent

Actalent
Newtown, CT Contractor
POSTED ON 8/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026

Electrical Superintendent / Foreman

Lead Major Electrical Projects Across Connecticut

Are you an experienced electrical leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, developing strong teams, and keeping projects on schedule? Join a respected electrical contractor with a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, multifamily, institutional, and industrial projects ranging from small service work to installations exceeding $16 million.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day field operations on electrical construction projects.
  • Supervise electricians, apprentices, subcontractors, and field crews.
  • Manage manpower, schedules, materials, and equipment to maintain productivity.
  • Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project schedules.
  • Conduct daily planning meetings and safety briefings.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, and project requirements.
  • Coordinate with project managers, owners, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners.
  • Monitor project progress, quality, and productivity while proactively resolving issues.
  • Maintain project documentation, including daily reports, manpower logs, and change orders.
  • Oversee testing, commissioning, punch lists, and project closeout activities.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 7 years of electrical construction experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
  • Experience as a Foreperson, General Foreperson, Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
  • Working knowledge of NEC, OSHA regulations, and construction best practices.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and related construction software.
  • Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Connecticut E1 or E2 Electrical License.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
  • Experience with healthcare, life sciences, higher education, mission-critical, industrial, or multifamily projects.
  • Familiarity with BIM coordination, prefabrication, and commissioning.

Why Join Us?

  • Diverse and challenging projects across Connecticut.
  • Strong backlog and long-term stability.
  • Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities.
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
  • Career advancement and ongoing professional development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Newtown,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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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