Construction Superintendent

Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob Description A construction organization is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to support an upcoming heavy civil and horizontal construction project in the Philadelphia area. This is a contract-based assignment with an initial duration of 10u201312 weeks, starting in mid-July. There is potential for the assignment to extend, as well as opportunities to support additional traveling projects following successful completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong field leadership experience across heavy highway, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete, and horizontal construction. The candidate should be comfortable managing active jobsites with multiple crews and subcontractors. Responsibilities + Lead and manage day-to-day field operations, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans and specifications. + Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, trades, and field crews across heavy civil scopes including earthwork, paving, concrete, and bridge-related activities. + Maintain project schedule and proactively address field issues impacting safety, quality, cost, or timeline. + Enforce jobsite safety standards, conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with OSHA and project-specific requirements. + Coordinate with project management, inspectors, and owner/agency representatives on site logistics, inspections, and sequencing. + Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work plans to ensure proper installation and execution. + Complete accurate daily field reports, tracking manpower, equipment, production, and work performed. + Support quality control efforts to ensure all work meets contract documents and industry standards. Essential Skills + Experience in construction management, specifically in heavy highway, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete, and horizontal construction. + Proficiency in subcontractor management and project scheduling. + Strong supervision skills and ability to manage multiple crews. + OSHA 30 certification. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with commercial construction and general contracting. + Ability to effectively communicate with project management, inspectors, and owner/agency representatives. Work Environment The position requires the candidate to be onsite every day. The candidate will be part of a growing company that is expanding its Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) side of the business. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with 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 .

Created: 2026-05-07