Construction Foreman/superintendent

Job Title: Construction Foreman/Superintendent

Job 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, and ensure all work aligns with Contract Documents and expectations.

Responsibilities

• 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 in subcontractor management.
• Knowledge of underground construction and construction safety.
• Proficiency in earthwork, commercial site utilities, and construction management.
• Experience in demolition, grading, excavation, and supervision.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, utilities, and sewer systems.
• Experience in commercial construction and construction supervision.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Quality control expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced plan reading for civil and underground blueprints.
• Experience leading a crew and supervising subcontractors and trades onsite.
• Experience with civil projects, site utilities, and commercial earthwork/excavating.
• Knowledge of GPS, managing grade, lasers, etc. within earthwork/excavating.

Work Environment

As a Superintendent/Foreman, you will primarily be stationed in the field working onsite. Typically, there is a trailer setup with office space from which you would work if not walking the site or supervising. The Superintendent will be on job-sites throughout the week and will be compensated for mileage if they travel more than 60 miles from job-site to job-site.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.