Construction Superintendent

Job Title: Construction Superintendent

Job Description

The Construction Superintendent oversees ground-up and renovation projects across commercial, industrial, multifamily, and mixed-use sectors. This role manages all phases of construction from preconstruction through project completion, with a strong focus on quality control, scheduling, coordination, and safety. The Superintendent leads on-site activities, ensures all trades follow project plans, specifications, scopes, and timelines, and maintains a safe, efficient, and well-organized jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities for ground-up and renovation projects in commercial, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and residential construction environments.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring alignment with project plans, specifications, scopes of work, and established timelines.
• Coordinate and supervise all trades and subcontractors on site to ensure efficient workflow, quality workmanship, and adherence to project schedules.
• Maintain a strong emphasis on quality control by regularly inspecting work in progress and completed work to verify compliance with plans, codes, and standards.
• Develop, monitor, and update construction schedules, adjusting resources and sequencing as needed to keep projects on track.
• Enforce construction safety standards on site, including OSHA requirements, and promote a culture of safety among all workers and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential issues related to safety, quality, or schedule and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to guide field activities and resolve construction-related questions.
• Oversee site construction activities such as concrete work and other structural components, ensuring proper techniques and quality.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including project management and field teams, to provide updates on progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Support multiple project types and wear multiple hats as needed within a smaller company environment, contributing to both field operations and coordination tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 3+ years of overall construction experience.
• At least 3+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Proven experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar construction supervision role.
• Strong background in commercial construction and construction management.
• Hands-on experience with ground-up construction and renovation projects.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors on active jobsites.
• Solid understanding of construction safety practices and principles, including OSHA standards.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with site construction activities, including concrete and structural work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, coordinate activities, and maintain project timelines.
• Strong inspection and quality control skills to ensure work meets project and code requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial project experience is a plus.
• Experience with multifamily and mixed-use projects is beneficial.
• background in retail and residential construction environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with OSHA 30 standards or certification is highly valued.
• Experience in project management within construction settings.
• Ability to thrive in a smaller company environment and comfortably wear multiple hats.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage on-site operations effectively.

Work Environment

This role supports local projects in West Michigan, with current work located in areas such as Holland, Grand Haven, and Muskegon. The position is field-based and centered on active construction sites, including commercial, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and residential projects. You will work closely with trades and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment that values safety, quality, and efficient coordination. The company offers a smaller, more agile setting where you can take on varied responsibilities, gain broad exposure to different project types, and contribute meaningfully to local construction initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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