Superintendent

Job Title: Construction Superintendent

Job Description

We are urgently seeking a dedicated Superintendent to join our team due to an unexpected vacancy. This role is crucial in managing the preconstruction phase of our projects, particularly in healthcare construction, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion.

Responsibilities

• Understand unique project features and ensure they are reflected within the budget, including schedule and general conditions.
• Review and update budget clarifications and exclusions with each update and track changes via a budget log.
• Assist the owner and design team in mitigating cost overruns and meeting client expectations.
• Finalize the Owner Contract, including clarifications, exclusions, and schedule.
• Ensure the production, quality, safety, and timely profitable completion of projects, working directly and with the superintendent.
• Build and sustain relationships with clients and initiate new project leads with architects, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare for and attend client introduction meetings and project interviews.
• Award, prepare, and execute competitive subcontracts, professional service contracts, and purchase contracts.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with site requirements, such as signed contracts and approved insurance certificates.
• Prepare final construction budgets and review general contracts under supervision.
• Prepare accurate requisitions and ensure timely collection of all monies due.
• Execute the terms and conditions of the general contract.
• Conduct progress meetings with owners, design teams, and subcontractors, maintaining detailed minutes.
• Prepare and follow up on change orders and time extensions through the approval process.
• Approve transaction orders, invoices, and requisitions, and ensure field accounting compliance.
• Implement and comply with the company's safety and quality control programs.
• Conduct job review prep sessions and accountability coaching meetings with direct reports.
• Update and communicate project schedules regularly.
• Resolve contract disputes efficiently to avoid project delays.

Essential Skills

• Experience in healthcare construction and interiors
• Experience as a Superintendent in general contracting
• Ability to manage projects from conception to completion

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AEC degree with 4+ years of experience, or 7+ years of construction experience as a GC Superintendent without a degree
• 2+ years of experience in healthcare facilities as a Superintendent/Site Manager

Work Environment

This position requires on-site work in hospitals and healthcare-related facilities, focusing exclusively on healthcare construction projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $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 hybrid position in Herndon,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 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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