Construction Superintendent

Actalent • Santa Cruz, CA • 1d ago

Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent for an exciting 8+ month project in Sunnyvale, CA. As a secondary superintendent on site, you will oversee the upgrading of mechanical and electrical systems in live telecom/carrier facilities. This role requires close coordination with client operations teams to ensure the seamless execution of construction tasks.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day site supervision and coordination of all construction phases.

Study and understand contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and client standards to meet design and client requirements.

Schedule subcontractors, suppliers, and deliveries to maintain project timelines.

Perform quality control inspections to ensure compliance with client standards.

Ensure that subcontractors are fully executing their contracted scopes of work.

Coordinate required inspections with local authorities.

Manage job site safety programs and identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

Maintain project documentation, including daily logs and 3-week look-ahead schedules.

Conduct subcontractor meetings and address field conflicts.

Manage site cleanliness and organization.

Lead job progress and closeout punch list processes.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Promote a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion across the jobsite.

Essential Skills

Proficiency with Procore and MS Projects.

3+ years of experience as a lead superintendent on heavy mechanical and electrical scope projects.

Experience in construction management, mission-critical environments, and subcontractor management.

Strong scheduling and documentation skills.

OSHA-30 certification.

Ability to read plans, specifications, and schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred 5 years of experience in mission-critical construction as a superintendent.

High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational/technical training in construction preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is a plus.

OSHA-10 certification required within 30 days of hire; First Aid/CPR preferred.

Valid driver's license required.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience working with Vertiv equipment is a big plus.

Verizon experience is a big plus.

Work Environment

This role involves working on live facilities, requiring collaboration with client operations teams. The project operates predominantly during the day with some night work required within the Verizon maintenance window. Travel expenses, including airfare, parking, and rental cars or mileage, will be covered for trips home every other weekend. The work schedule is primarily from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with approximately 20% of the work occurring at night. The site requires strict adherence to safety protocols, and the dress code is professional appropriate for a construction environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lenexa, Kansas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Cruz, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $56.00/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 Santa Cruz,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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