Construction Superintendent
Actalent, Ayer, MA, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Construction Superintendent to promote and enforce safety policies and ethical standards. The ideal candidate will lead field teams with urgency, accountability, and clarity, ensuring that daily construction activities meet design requirements, schedule expectations, and budget targets.
Responsibilities
Supervise daily construction activities to ensure alignment with design requirements, schedule expectations, and budget targets.
Coordinate with clients, Project Managers, supervisors, and other contractors for smooth project execution.
Direct craft workers and subcontractors as required by project needs.
Develop and maintain work schedules, identify critical path activities, and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
Assign labor and subcontractors to maximize productivity and resource efficiency.
Oversee on-site operations including scheduling, material control, personnel management, technical guidance, and quality control.
Approve personnel actions, purchase requests, and field design changes.
Provide technical support and assist project management with procedures, standards, and project documentation.
Maintain accurate records such as timesheets, work orders, billing descriptions, and project reports.
Enforce project procedures, safety programs, and work rules; document violations and implement corrective actions.
Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of craft employees.
Support company initiatives and perform additional duties as needed.
Essential Skills
10+ years of construction site leadership experience on underground or utility projects valued at $4M–$8M, including complex piping and heavy rigging.
Strong knowledge of pump and machine repair, basic electrical systems, craft labor rules, engineering principles, cost control, scheduling, and safety practices.
Understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, construction methods, materials, line and grade, and survey techniques.
Familiarity with construction cost control and basic accounting processes.
Proficiency with MS Office and construction software such as Primavera and Procore.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
OSHA certification required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or related experience accepted.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ayer, MA.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $67.30/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 Ayer, MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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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Responsibilities
Supervise daily construction activities to ensure alignment with design requirements, schedule expectations, and budget targets.
Coordinate with clients, Project Managers, supervisors, and other contractors for smooth project execution.
Direct craft workers and subcontractors as required by project needs.
Develop and maintain work schedules, identify critical path activities, and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
Assign labor and subcontractors to maximize productivity and resource efficiency.
Oversee on-site operations including scheduling, material control, personnel management, technical guidance, and quality control.
Approve personnel actions, purchase requests, and field design changes.
Provide technical support and assist project management with procedures, standards, and project documentation.
Maintain accurate records such as timesheets, work orders, billing descriptions, and project reports.
Enforce project procedures, safety programs, and work rules; document violations and implement corrective actions.
Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of craft employees.
Support company initiatives and perform additional duties as needed.
Essential Skills
10+ years of construction site leadership experience on underground or utility projects valued at $4M–$8M, including complex piping and heavy rigging.
Strong knowledge of pump and machine repair, basic electrical systems, craft labor rules, engineering principles, cost control, scheduling, and safety practices.
Understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, construction methods, materials, line and grade, and survey techniques.
Familiarity with construction cost control and basic accounting processes.
Proficiency with MS Office and construction software such as Primavera and Procore.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
OSHA certification required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or related experience accepted.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ayer, MA.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $67.30/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 Ayer, MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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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