Traveling Superintendent

Job Title: Commercial Construction Project Superintendent Job Description
This role oversees a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects along the East Coast, ranging from interior fit-outs to ground-up builds with typical project values between $1 million and $10 million. The project superintendent leads day-to-day field operations, manages subcontractors, coordinates schedules and budgets, and serves as a key point of contact for clients, inspectors, and internal stakeholders. The position offers the opportunity to work on interesting, high-impact projects within a close-knit, family-run environment that provides strong advancement potential and a competitive bonus and benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects from initial mobilization through completion, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Manage a wide range of project types, including interior renovations and ground-up construction, typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million in value.
- Lead subcontractor selection, onboarding, and ongoing management to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications and schedules.
- Create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules and budgets, tracking progress and adjusting plans as needed to meet project milestones.
- Coordinate and run regular progress meetings with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to review timelines, resolve issues, and align on next steps.
- Oversee permitting and inspection processes, including scheduling inspections, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Manage construction document control, including RFIs, submittals, blueprints, and other project documentation, ensuring accurate distribution and version control.
- Communicate proactively and professionally with clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing updates, addressing concerns, and maintaining strong relationships.
- Review and interpret blueprints and construction documents to guide field operations and verify work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings related to project planning, progress, and issue resolution, ensuring clear communication among all parties.
- Support estimating efforts by providing field insights, reviewing plans, and contributing to subcontractor and material pricing discussions as needed.
- Monitor job site safety and cleanliness, ensuring crews follow safety procedures and that the site remains organized and compliant with regulations.
- Travel to various project sites along the East Coast as needed to oversee field activities and maintain a strong presence on active jobs.
Essential Skills
- At least 5 years of experience in a project superintendent role for a commercial general contractor.
- Recent experience overseeing commercial construction projects with values exceeding $1 million.
- Proven history of traveling to and managing multiple project sites across different locations.
- Strong project management skills within a commercial construction environment.
- Hands-on experience with construction management, including field supervision and coordination.
- Proficiency in construction document management, including RFIs, submittals, and blueprints.
- Demonstrated ability in subcontractor selection, coordination, and performance management.
- Experience creating and managing detailed project schedules and budgets.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings accurately.
- Experience with contractor selection and management for various trades.
- Strong skills in document control and management to maintain organized and accurate project records.
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Capability to provide estimating support based on field knowledge and review of plans.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working for a small, family-run construction business or similar collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple commercial projects along the East Coast simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective client interaction and team coordination.
- Ability to build positive relationships with subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented approach to managing schedules, budgets, and documentation.
- Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address project challenges.
- Interest in long-term career growth with opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.
Work Environment
The role operates in a hybrid field and office setting, with time split between a newly renovated office in Aberdeen and active project sites along the East Coast. The office environment is close-knit, with approximately 10 team members working together in a collaborative space. The position does not offer remote work and requires regular on-site presence to oversee construction activities and maintain direct engagement with project teams. The organization emphasizes a supportive, family-run culture, offers strong opportunities for advancement, and provides a robust bonus structure and overall benefits package for employees.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bel Air, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bel Air, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bel Air,MD. About Actalent

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