Assistant Superintendent

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Assistant Superintendent to support a growing Special Projects Division delivering a diverse portfolio of construction projects ranging from $50K to $5M. This role is ideal for a field-driven leader who thrives on balancing hands-on work with project coordination and execution responsibilities.

As an Assistant Superintendent, you will play a critical role in driving daily field operations while also managing schedules, subcontractors, and overall project progress. This is a high-visibility growth opportunity with a clear path to a full Superintendent position. You'll gain exposure to a variety of project types, including tenant improvements, ground-up builds, and renovations, across commercial, government, and light industrial sectors.

Work Environment:

• Primarily field-based with projects located throughout the Front Range (Denver metro and surrounding areas)
• Local travel between job sites-home most nights, no extended out-of-town assignments
• Typical schedule: 40 hours/week, with potential for up to 50 depending on project phase and deadlines

Why You Should Be Interested:

• Clear career advancement path to Superintendent
• Company truck provided
• Local work across the Front Range (no extended travel)
• Consistent schedule (typically 40-50 hours/week)
• Join a growing division with strong leadership and long-term opportunity
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on development
• Gain well-rounded experience across TI, ground-up, and renovation work

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily field operations and serve as the on-site point of contact
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners
• Read and interpret full construction documents (civil, structural, architectural, MEP)
• Develop, maintain, and enforce project schedules and sequencing
• Ensure subcontractors meet quality standards and timelines
• Assist with project planning and execution strategy
• Maintain strict adherence to jobsite safety and quality control
• Communicate regularly with internal teams using digital project tools and software
• Step in as needed to perform hands-on work (finishes, carpentry tasks, installations, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Experience leading crews, field teams, or managing construction operations

• Background in tenant improvement (TI), renovations, or ground-up construction

• Strong knowledge of:

• Concrete and structural systems

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems

• Construction drawings and specifications

• Ability to manage multiple trades and drive project progress

• Comfortable in a hybrid leadership + hands-on (working supervisor) role

• Strong organizational and scheduling awareness

• Effective communicator, especially using email and project management tools

• Tech-savvy and adaptable to new systems

• Motivation and readiness to grow into a Superintendent role

Ideal Backgrounds May Include:

• Assistant Superintendent or early-career Superintendent
• Project Engineer interested in transitioning to field leadership
• Carpenter Foreman ready to take the next step

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $43.00/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 Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.

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