Superintendent

Job Title: Commercial Construction Superintendent Job Description
This role oversees field operations for commercial construction projects, including ground-up builds and tenant improvements. The superintendent manages day-to-day onsite activities, coordinates subcontractors and vendors, maintains project schedules, enforces safety standards, and ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional and organized jobsite.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all onsite construction activities for commercial projects, including ground-up and tenant improvement work.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure project objectives, milestones, and quality standards are met.
- Monitor project schedules closely and proactively address delays, conflicts, or scope changes to keep projects on track.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and jobsite requirements at all times.
- Partner with project managers and other stakeholders to provide regular project updates and maintain accurate documentation.
- Conduct site meetings to align teams on priorities, progress, and safety expectations.
- Perform regular safety inspections and enforce corrective actions to maintain a safe jobsite.
- Conduct quality control reviews to ensure all work meets plans, specifications, and company standards.
- Oversee punch-list completion and ensure all outstanding items are resolved prior to project closeout.
- Maintain an organized, professional, and efficient jobsite environment, including site logistics and cleanliness.
- Verify that all work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable building codes.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment while driving project progress and accountability.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project team members.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Superintendent on ground-up projects.
- Extensive experience in commercial construction, including both ground-up and tenant improvement projects.
- Strong understanding of structural systems, MEP coordination, construction sequencing, and finishes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schedules, specifications, and technical drawings accurately.
- OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain it prior to starting the role.
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey expectations and project updates to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to direct field personnel and subcontractors effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
- Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in dynamic construction environments.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of project execution.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of Washington and Idaho building codes and inspection processes is preferred.
- Hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on safety, quality, and team engagement.
- Ability to drive project progress while maintaining positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Experience working with Procore and Microsoft Project or comparable construction management tools.
- Commitment to delivering successful projects and fostering a collaborative team culture.
- Motivation to grow within a large, established general contractor with significant opportunities for upward mobility.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a high-performing team with strong momentum.
Work Environment
The role primarily operates in a commercial construction environment with a mix of office and field-based work. The superintendent spends time in both permanent office settings and portable jobsite offices while regularly being present on active construction sites. The position involves collaborating closely with project managers, subcontractors, and field personnel using construction management technologies such as Procore and Microsoft Project. The work environment is fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork, and offers the opportunity to contribute to significant commercial projects with a growing and highly engaged team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.30 - $57.70/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 Spokane, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA. About Actalent

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