Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent / Site Manager

Job Description

The Superintendent / Site Manager leads all field operations from project startup through completion, serving as the primary on-site leader for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. This role oversees jobsite safety, quality, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and daily construction activities while closely collaborating with clients, project managers, and trade partners. The Superintendent ensures that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards, while also contributing to preconstruction and estimating efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from project mobilization through closeout.
• Serve as the primary on-site leader and point of contact for clients, project managers, trade partners, and inspectors.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field operations to ensure work progresses according to schedule and project requirements.
• Oversee and enforce jobsite safety practices, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain quality control throughout all phases of construction to meet design and specification requirements.
• Develop, manage, and update project schedules in coordination with project management and trade partners.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, ensuring clear scopes of work, proper sequencing, and timely completion of tasks.
• Participate in and support preconstruction efforts, including planning, logistics, and constructability reviews.
• Lead and coordinate estimating activities related to field input, including quantities, means and methods, and production rates.
• Develop conceptual, GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price), and lump-sum cost estimates in collaboration with estimating and project teams.
• Perform value engineering and cost-saving analyses to optimize project budgets without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with design, scheduling, and operations teams to align construction plans with design intent and project goals.
• Interface regularly with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain strong working relationships.
• Review and de-scope subcontractor proposals to verify completeness, compliance with project documents, and alignment with scopes of work.
• Identify project risks and cost drivers, and help develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget.
• Support constructability reviews, site logistics planning, and project phasing to ensure efficient and safe execution.
• Lead and participate in project coordination meetings, including discussions on RFIs, change orders, and schedule impacts.
• Assist with project buyouts and the development of clear scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage and track RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation in coordination with the project management team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators and field staff, including quality control oversight of their work.
• Maintain and leverage historical cost data and benchmarking tools to improve estimating accuracy and project planning.
• Ensure that all work complies with contract documents, building codes, and company standards.
• Support the closeout process, including punch list completion, final inspections, and turnover to the client.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a superintendent, site manager, or in a comparable construction leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects, including at least two projects with a value of $10M or more.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial construction practices, including field operations and sequencing.
• Deep understanding of construction safety standards and the ability to enforce safe work practices on site.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling, including developing, updating, and managing project schedules.
• Experience with quality control processes and procedures in the construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple subcontractors and trade partners effectively.
• Experience with project buyouts, scopes of work, RFIs, change orders, and leading project coordination meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Experience using project management software to track project progress, documentation, and communication.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound field decisions under time and budget constraints.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on design-build projects and collaborating closely with design and operations teams.
• Experience in both commercial and industrial construction environments.
• Experience contributing to or leading preconstruction activities, including conceptual estimating and logistics planning.
• Ability to perform value engineering and cost-saving analyses while maintaining project quality and performance.
• Experience mentoring junior estimators or field staff and providing quality control oversight of their work.
• Familiarity with historical cost data and benchmarking tools to support estimating and planning.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, innovation, and doing what is right for clients and project teams.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented culture that emphasizes continuous learning and professional growth.

Work Environment

This role operates in a combination of office and active jobsite environments. Time in the office focuses on planning, coordination, scheduling, estimating support, and collaboration with project management, design, and operations teams using tools such as Microsoft Office, project management software, and construction scheduling platforms like Microsoft Project. Time on site involves regular presence on commercial and industrial construction projects, overseeing field operations, monitoring safety and quality, and coordinating with subcontractors and trade partners. The work environment is fast-paced and project-driven, with changing site conditions and the need to navigate active construction areas safely. The culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and innovation, offering opportunities to work on impactful, large-scale projects alongside collaborative industry professionals and to grow through diverse project exposure and increasing leadership responsibilities. Appropriate professional attire and safety gear are required on job sites in accordance with company and site-specific safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Versailles, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401K, Dental, Vision, Health

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Versailles, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Versailles,KY.

About Actalent

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