Assistant Superintendent

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting the Project Superintendent in overseeing the complete construction process to ensure projects are completed in accordance with the design, budget, schedule, and safety requirements. The Assistant Superintendent may need to take full responsibility for certain projects as directed by the General Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Superintendent in supervising construction efforts.
• Ensure projects adhere to design, budget, schedule, and safety standards.
• Take full responsibility for projects when requested.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee commercial construction efforts.
• Maintain project documentation, including resumes and project lists.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in commercial construction, including 2 years at a supervisory level.
• Experience with projects valued at $10-15 million or more.
• Current OSHA Construction 10-Hour certification.
• Basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement construction documents.
• Competency in mathematics and ability to perform calculations quickly and accurately.
• Excellent supervisory skills capable of managing up to 30 employees and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate construction equipment such as pickup trucks, backhoes, scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts, and skid steers.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/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:

• 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 Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 14, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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