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Traveling Construction Superintendent
- Actalent (San Francisco, CA)
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Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob Description
Join a dynamic team for an 8+ month project in Sunnyvale, CA, focusing on upgrading mechanical and electrical systems in live Telecom/carrier facilities. This role includes a phased approach to temp cooling, end-of-life services of old equipment, and various upgrades in HVAC, electrical systems, utility rooms, admin buildings, and more. You will work closely with client operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Responsibilities
+ Lead day-to-day site supervision and coordination of all construction phases.
+ Study and understand contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and client standards.
+ Schedule subcontractors, suppliers, and deliveries to maintain project timelines.
+ Perform quality control inspections to ensure compliance with client standards.
+ Ensure subcontractors fully execute their contracted scopes of work.
+ Coordinate required inspections with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
+ 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
+ Procore and MS Projects experience.
+ 5+ years of experience as a lead superintendent on heavy mechanical and electrical scope projects.
+ High school diploma or GED.
+ Mission critical experience.
+ Proficiency in reading plans, specifications, and schedules.
+ OSHA-10 certification required within 30 days of hire.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Preferred 5 years of experience in Mission Critical construction as a superintendent.
+ Vocational/technical training in construction preferred.
+ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management is a plus.
+ OSHA-30 and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred.
+ Valid driver's license required.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work Environment
This role will involve working on live facilities, requiring collaboration with client operations teams. The position includes travel to various project locations, with a focus on maintaining project timelines and quality standards. The work environment promotes safety, diversity, and inclusion, with competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401k plan with a 100% match up to 4%. Additional travel compensation is provided for out-of-town assignments, including per diem, lodging, airfare, and mileage reimbursement. A vehicle allowance and cell phone allowance are also included.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Francisco, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
Travel/comp notes: - Experience = 3 – 9 years (Don’t dwell on the experience though. We promote based on performance and results) - Base salary = $90 - 125k - Bonus = $5 - 25k (still performance based) - $5,200/year Vehicle Allowance - $1,300/year Cell Phone Allowance - Additional Travel Compensation when the assignment requires out-of-town travel: o Per diem = Roughly $75-95/day (varies based on location, based on the GSA rate at the location of the project) for the days worked plus weekend days when the Employee does not return home. o We pay for lodging directly. o We pay for airfare, airport parking, and rental cars or vehicle mileage at the current IRS rate, for trips home every other weekend while working at a jobsite away from home. o We pay mileage at the current IRS rate for trips made on behalf of the company. This does not include your daily commute. This is mainly for the drive to and from the project location. - Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) - 401k (100% match up to 4% available immediately)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.
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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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