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Construction Superintendent

Actalent, Buffalo, NY, United States


Position: Construction Superintendent

Location: Buffalo, NY

Project: Ralph Wilson Park Project Phase 2 - they are completely rebuilding the shoreline at the park. The current Superintendent onsite has good civil background so the civil side isn't as needed because there will be future vertical work.

Reason for opening: new phase of work for $56M is kicking off in May and they only have 1 superintendent on site, need another as it's detailed work and need 2 people to oversee the site.

Pay Scale Salary $100K-$130k (or $48-$64/hr for contract to hire).

Qualifications

Strong technical and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs

Ability to participate in sales process, interviews, and presentations

Ability to work in a team environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools

Construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction

Must have experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control

Familiarity with Pull Planning Process

Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan

Must be able to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all tradespeople work with an incident and injury free attitude

Must have experience supervising a project team

Responsibilities

Directs day‑to‑day coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to ensure high‑quality work aligned with the approved project schedule

Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services

Develops, documents, and communicates work plans related to field changes

Maintains thorough knowledge of contract documents to proactively identify and mitigate risks

Obtains or verifies that subcontractors secure all required construction permits

Serves as the primary safety representative in the field, enforcing safety compliance across all trades

Develops safety strategies and drives a strong safety culture among all project personnel

Plans and executes workarounds, shutdowns, and tie‑ins

Builds credibility with owners, trade contractors, unions, and project partners through fairness and integrity

Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support from the Senior General Superintendent or Construction Executive

Leads regular contractor coordination meetings

Maintains daily reports and project documentation using software tools

Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, including development of contingency plans

Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project teams and trade partners

Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics

Trains and mentors Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction methodology, and business acumen

Supports development, preplanning, and preconstruction efforts, including scope definition and buyout participation

Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking

Leads stretch and flex planning, daily huddles, and pre-task planning activities

Engages in the community to foster and grow relationships within the local market

Collaborates closely with business development to align project execution with sales strategies, performance metrics, pursuits, and client deliverables

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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