Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent

Job Description

The superintendent will ensure safety, understand solar, basic civil, and electrical codes, and act as the eyes and ears on-site, communicating effectively with clients and teams. Physical labor is not expected from the superintendent. A high level of communication is required with both the client and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, with OSHA 10 required and OSHA 30 preferred.
• Understand and apply solar, basic civil, and electrical codes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on-site, facilitating communication between clients and teams.
• Manage subcontractors effectively on-site.
• Utilize Construction Management Software, specifically Procore, to oversee projects.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a Superintendent, which could be from a contractor or a General Contractor.
• Experience in managing subcontractors on-site.
• Possession of OSHA 10 certification.
• Proficiency in Construction Management Software, especially Procore.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• Experience in project management and construction management.
• Local candidates preferred for on-site presence 5 days a week.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted at a 1-megawatt solar field project in Illinois. This role is a 5 to 6-month contract with the potential for transition into a commercial and industrial portfolio. The work environment is dynamic, part of a full-service clean energy developer and EPC, with projects spanning commercial solar, community solar, energy storage, and EV charging across the U.S. The role promises experience in a fast-growing construction sector with skills transferable across solar, storage, EV charging, and grid-adjacent work. The position offers less boom-and-bust risk than some traditional construction verticals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Plaines, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $49.00/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 Des Plaines,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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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