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Construction Superintendent

Actalent

Posted Friday, September 5, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005527367

Waukegan, IL
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Job Title: Construction Superintendent

Job Description

The successful candidate will be certified and qualified to execute the duties of Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager (QCM), or Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) on Federal Government construction project sites. The role involves acting as the lead on-site representative, managing coordination efforts among federal clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution. The candidate will direct all field construction operations, driving timely completion within budget while meeting federal standards for safety and quality.



Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary on-site representative, coordinating efforts among federal clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Direct all field construction operations, ensuring timely completion within budget while maintaining federal safety and quality standards.
  • Establish and uphold rigorous safety protocols in full compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations.
  • Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures to ensure strict adherence to contract specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform and document all phases of inspection—preparatory, initial, and follow-up—aligned with the USACE Three-Phase Quality Control system.

Essential Skills
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in federal construction as a Superintendent, QCM, or SSHO.
  • Current and valid certifications in USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM).
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification.
  • First Aid/CPR certification.
  • EM 385-1-1 compliance knowledge.
  • Strong understanding of federal contracting procedures and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain security clearance as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Ability to travel nationwide on a full-time basis and work in remote or secure federal facilities.
  • Experience with NAVFAC/Army Corps of Engineers projects.
  • Experience in construction management and site safety.

Work Environment

Projects will be located at Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago. The role involves spending more than 50% of the day on feet, walking around the site to coordinate all on-site activities. A trailer will be available on-site as a workspace.



Job Type & Location

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



Compensation:$62.5

Contact Information

Recruiter: Maxwell Baker

Phone: +13126018735

Email: maxbaker@actalentservices.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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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Three-Phase
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Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Quality Management
Security Clearance
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Construction Management
Project Implementation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Subcontracting
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