Construction Foreman

Actalent • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob Description

Lead and manage field crews and subcontractors to ensure smooth daily operations. Oversee sub-subcontractor activities and performance. Coordinate project progress and success in collaboration with the Project Manager and General Superintendent. Attend client meetings and verify that all work aligns with Contract Documents and expectations. Plan and optimize crew, equipment, and material schedules for maximum efficiency. Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential delays or disruptions. Maintain consistent daily communication with Project Managers and the General Superintendent and submit daily reports, including production unit tracking and time management updates. Ensure all work meets quality standards and safety protocols. Understand and enforce company policies across all jobsite activities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage field crews and subcontractors to ensure smooth daily operations.

Oversee sub-subcontractor activities and performance.

Coordinate project progress and success in collaboration with the Project Manager and General Superintendent.

Attend client meetings and verify that all work aligns with Contract Documents and expectations.

Plan and optimize crew, equipment, and material schedules for maximum efficiency.

Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential delays or disruptions.

Maintain consistent daily communication with Project Managers and the General Superintendent.

Submit daily reports, including production unit tracking and time management updates.

Ensure all work meets quality standards and safety protocols.

Understand and enforce company policies across all jobsite activities.

Essential Skills

Experience leading a crew and supervising subcontractors & trades onsite.

Advanced plan reading (civil / underground blueprints) experience.

Experience with civil projects, site utilities, commercial earthwork/excavating.

Knowledge of GPS, managing grade, lasers, etc. within earthwork/excavating.

OSHA 30-Hour certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Subcontractor management

Underground construction

Construction safety

Earthwork

Commercial construction

Site utilities

Demolition

Grading

Excavation

Supervision

Quality control

Work Environment

As a Superintendent / Foreman, the primary work location will be in the field onsite. There will typically be a trailer setup with office space available for use when not walking the site or supervising. The Superintendent will be on job-sites throughout the week, and mileage will be compensated for travel exceeding 60 miles from job-site to job-site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $48.00/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 Dec 1, 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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