Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent
Job Description

As a Superintendent, you will be the driving force behind our field operations, ensuring every detail of the construction process is executed with precision and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all on-site construction activities in alignment with project documents, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery.
• Develop and enforce both short- and long-term project schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractor labor, site logistics, and material deliveries to maintain a clear and efficient workflow.
• Maintain seamless communication with internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes, and lead regular project meetings.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance.
• Drive the successful completion of punch lists and quality control processes.
• Enforce zero-tolerance safety standards, creating a secure and compliant job site environment.
• Anticipate and identify potential issues and provide solutions.
• Work closely with multiple departments, demonstrating resourcefulness and a team-first mindset.

Essential Skills

• Ability to guide, direct and coordinate the work of multiple activities at the same time.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan projects and jobs, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Client-oriented while keeping the company’s interests in mind.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods and the ability to envision the finished product from inception.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in English, to interact with owners, subcontractors, and fellow employees.
• Ability to write and read reports and make presentations as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with journeyman level trade experience, or a technical certificate or engineering degree from an accredited college.
• 5+ years managing large-scale construction projects as a site superintendent.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Deep knowledge of construction methods and the ability to visualize the end product from the start.
• Client-focused, solution-oriented, and committed to excellence.

Work Environment

This role is based on a Garden Style Apartment Project in Plymouth, Wisconsin. You will be stepping in for a superintendent who left, with 6 months remaining on the project, which is currently ahead of schedule. The team on-site comprises three people.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

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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