Lead Construction Superintendent
Actalent, Raleigh, NC, United States
Job Title: Lead SuperintendentAbout the Opportunity
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Superintendent who is passionate about building impactful community spaces—from K‑12 schools and higher‑education facilities to municipal and civic buildings. If you thrive in a fast‑paced field environment, enjoy leading teams, and take pride in delivering high‑quality ground‑up projects that serve the public, this role offers the chance to make a visible difference in the communities we build for.
You’ll be the on‑site leader driving safety, quality, schedule, and day‑to‑day operations, with a strong emphasis on ground‑up construction and CM@R delivery. You’ll also play a key role in project pursuits, representing the team in interviews and helping secure future work.
What You’ll Lead
Serve as the Lead Superintendent from preconstruction through closeout, with a focus on ground‑up and addition projects in the education and municipal sectors.
Oversee all daily field operations, including subcontractor management, site logistics, safety, and quality control.
Build, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
Use construction management software to track progress, coordination, and documentation.
Collaborate closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors to keep the project moving efficiently.
Participate in interviews, presentations, and pursuit efforts for new CM@R opportunities.
Foster a positive, solutions‑oriented jobsite culture that supports teamwork and professional excellence.
What You Bring
Ground‑up construction experience on Higher Education, K‑12, and/or Civic projects—this is essential.
Proven success delivering:
Municipal projects in the $5M–$20M range
K‑12 education projects in the $25M–$40M range
Strong understanding of Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) delivery.
Proficiency with construction management platforms and scheduling tools.
Ability to develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules.
Strong communication skills and confidence participating in interviews for new work.
A leadership style that balances accountability, collaboration, and respect.
Additional Qualifications
Ability to clearly articulate past project experience, including size, scope, sector, and your leadership role.
Experience coordinating complex site logistics and managing multiple subcontractor teams.
A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions.
Work Environment This is an on‑site leadership role based at active project locations. You’ll be the face of the project in the field, working closely with teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 – $130000.00/yr.
Health & Insurance Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance (short‑term and/or long‑term) Retirement Benefits 401(k) retirement plan Employer contributions/match are documented through the company’s registered employee benefit plan
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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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You’ll be the on‑site leader driving safety, quality, schedule, and day‑to‑day operations, with a strong emphasis on ground‑up construction and CM@R delivery. You’ll also play a key role in project pursuits, representing the team in interviews and helping secure future work.
What You’ll Lead
Serve as the Lead Superintendent from preconstruction through closeout, with a focus on ground‑up and addition projects in the education and municipal sectors.
Oversee all daily field operations, including subcontractor management, site logistics, safety, and quality control.
Build, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
Use construction management software to track progress, coordination, and documentation.
Collaborate closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors to keep the project moving efficiently.
Participate in interviews, presentations, and pursuit efforts for new CM@R opportunities.
Foster a positive, solutions‑oriented jobsite culture that supports teamwork and professional excellence.
What You Bring
Ground‑up construction experience on Higher Education, K‑12, and/or Civic projects—this is essential.
Proven success delivering:
Municipal projects in the $5M–$20M range
K‑12 education projects in the $25M–$40M range
Strong understanding of Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) delivery.
Proficiency with construction management platforms and scheduling tools.
Ability to develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules.
Strong communication skills and confidence participating in interviews for new work.
A leadership style that balances accountability, collaboration, and respect.
Additional Qualifications
Ability to clearly articulate past project experience, including size, scope, sector, and your leadership role.
Experience coordinating complex site logistics and managing multiple subcontractor teams.
A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions.
Work Environment This is an on‑site leadership role based at active project locations. You’ll be the face of the project in the field, working closely with teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 – $130000.00/yr.
Health & Insurance Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance (short‑term and/or long‑term) Retirement Benefits 401(k) retirement plan Employer contributions/match are documented through the company’s registered employee benefit plan
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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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