Site Superintendent

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Site Superintendent JFK Airport Aviation Projects

Location: JFK International Airport, New York, NY

Company: [Confidential Construction Firm]

Experience Level: 25 Years

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Site Superintendent to manage daily on-site operations for construction activities, including scheduling, logistics, and coordination of trades. You will enforce safety standards, ensure compliance with OSHA and Port Authority of NY & NJ protocols, and support quality control efforts to ensure work aligns with contract documents and design specifications. This role requires conducting daily site walks, documenting progress, and communicating updates to project management while collaborating with subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and client representatives to resolve field issues.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily on-site operations for construction activities, including scheduling, logistics, and coordination of trades.
  • Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and Port Authority of NY & NJ protocols.
  • Support quality control efforts and ensure work aligns with contract documents and design specifications.
  • Conduct daily site walks, document progress, and communicate updates to project management.
  • Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and client representatives to resolve field issues.
  • Maintain site documentation including daily reports, manpower logs, and safety documentation.
  • Assist with punch list completion, closeout activities, and turnover processes.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of construction site experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or coordination role.
  • Familiarity with airport construction or public infrastructure projects.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with an ability to coordinate field teams and subcontractors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Heavy civil and aviation experience is a must.
  • Ideally looking for a 2-5 year junior superintendent to work on a project at JFK.
Work Environment

The work environment is on-site at JFK, five days a week, providing an opportunity to be involved in significant infrastructure projects. The role involves direct engagement with field teams, utilizing technology such as Microsoft Office, Procore, and Bluebeam to enhance productivity and communication.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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:

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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 483801062
Originally Posted on: 7/2/2025

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