Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Superintendent – Advanced Technology / Semiconductor Projects

Job Description

This role leads field construction activities for large advanced technology projects, with a focus on semiconductor and cleanroom environments. The Construction Superintendent manages day-to-day site operations, oversees subcontractors and self-perform crews, enforces safety and quality standards, and ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget. The position requires strong leadership, deep understanding of construction means and methods, and proven experience delivering complex MEP-intensive projects.

Responsibilities

• Champion all aspects of the company’s safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, mentoring others, and promoting an injury-free environment.
• Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and retrain staff as needed to prevent recurrence.
• Provide overall management of subcontractors and organize jobsite workflow to ensure efficient and coordinated field operations.
• Manage and oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
• Develop detailed work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work to align with project milestones and constraints.
• Coordinate and manage the care, custody, and control of the project site, ensuring it remains safe, secure, and well organized.
• Lead daily standup meetings and weekly trade coordination meetings to align teams on priorities, constraints, and safety topics.
• Attend, manage, and actively participate in progress and project OAC (Owner–Architect–Contractor) meetings to represent field operations and provide updates.
• Create, manage, modify, and implement the project schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager, adjusting activities as needed to maintain or recover timelines.
• Track and monitor project budgets and costs using the project management system’s cost reports and data provided by the Project Manager, as assigned.
• Communicate key project information to owners, design teams, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow the established project filing and documentation system, ensuring drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks are current and accurate.
• Approve and/or record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs, and tracking reports to document progress and issues.
• Evaluate progress on self-perform work regularly and make adjustments to manpower, sequencing, or methods as needed to maintain productivity and quality.
• Manage material and equipment needs for the project, including planning deliveries and coordinating storage and handling on site.
• Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment necessary to complete self-perform operations efficiently and safely.
• Manage the timecard approval process to ensure accurate reporting of hours and proper use of cost codes for labor tracking and cost control.
• Ensure quality compliance by using project specifications, setting clear quality standards, implementing in-house QA/QC processes, and coordinating with external resources as needed.
• Support project closeout by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating punch list and final inspection activities with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
• Gain and apply understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology to support future work opportunities and proposals.
• Collaborate with field operations leadership and the project team to develop a comprehensive project pre-plan, and implement, monitor, and adjust it throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with field leadership to establish appropriate field staffing levels and assignments for the project.
• Partner with project management to identify schedule and cost impacts associated with project changes and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Participate in negotiations with the owner and architect to gain agreement on project changes, including scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Participate in preparation and presentation for all project review meetings, including monthly project reviews and other key internal and external meetings.
• Participate in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors to clarify scope, schedule, coordination, and expectations.
• Understand and apply the terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts to day-to-day field operations and decision-making.
• Identify and assist in recruiting top talent to support field operations and strengthen the project team.
• Leverage advanced technology and semiconductor project experience to ensure compliance with cleanroom and specialized process requirements.
• Apply construction supervision best practices, including blueprint reading, trade coordination, and general contractor field leadership, to deliver projects safely and successfully.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in construction supervision, preferably in a superintendent role with a general contractor.
• Hands-on experience with advanced technology or semiconductor projects, including cleanroom environments and tool install work.
• Experience in MEP-intensive projects, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process piping systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Intermediate-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to diverse project stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations in project meetings and reviews.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications for reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Proficiency with project management and accounting software for cost tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with scheduling software to create, update, and manage project schedules.
• Ability to apply fundamentals of construction management means and methods to complex projects.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each function supports successful project completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work at an intermediate level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of self-perform work and labor productivity, including planning and monitoring crew performance.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and support future work generation through strong relationship-building.
• Ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy to streamline field operations and reduce waste.
• Proven ability to build relationships with team members, subcontractors, and stakeholders that extend beyond a single project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on large advanced technology or data center projects for industry-leading organizations.
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships on complex, multi-trade projects.
• Experience in cleanroom construction and semiconductor facility requirements.
• Experience with tool install projects in advanced technology environments.
• Familiarity with QA/QC programs and implementation of in-house and external quality standards.
• Experience participating in project pursuit, buyout, and change management processes.
• Exposure to recruiting and developing field talent.
• Comfort working with owners, architects, engineers, governing authorities, and multiple internal departments.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and adjust plans while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite at the jobsite office and field, requiring daily presence on the construction site. The first project assignment will be located at a semiconductor facility in Essex Junction, Vermont, within an advanced technology and cleanroom-focused environment. The work involves regular interaction with active construction areas, MEP systems, and process piping installations, as well as coordination with subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders. The superintendent works closely with field crews and spends significant time both in the site office managing documentation, schedules, and reports, and in the field overseeing day-to-day operations, safety, and quality. Standard work hours align with typical construction schedules, with flexibility required to address project needs, critical milestones, and coordination activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, VT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

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.

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 Burlington,VT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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