【Contract】Project Superintendent - Industrial Plant Construction (36265)

Job summary

Oversee daily on-site construction operations from project start through completion, coordinating subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspections, schedules, and field issue resolution. Ensure safe, timely, budget-conscious, and specification-compliant work while managing quality, documentation, site meetings, project updates, and close-out activities.

Job details

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to join our team for large-scale industrial construction projects. This position will work closely with a Project Manager and will be responsible for overseeing daily field operations from project start through completion. This role is specifically focused on industrial and manufacturing facilities — not residential construction. We are looking for someone with strong field leadership experience in factories, warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, or similar industrial environments. This position is a contract/dispatch role through our recruiting firm, till August 31, 2027. Project Superintendent Key Responsibilities: • Manage and supervise day-to-day on-site construction activities • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and inspections throughout all project phases • Maintain project schedules and proactively identify and resolve field issues • Ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to drawings and specifications • Monitor construction quality and maintain organized project documentation • Lead job site safety efforts and ensure compliance with company and OSHA safety standards • Conduct site meetings, maintain meeting minutes, and communicate project updates to management • Assist with permits, submittals, RFIs, punch lists, and project close-out documentation • Maintain strong working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams Project Superintendent Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Superintendent or field management role in industrial construction • Must have a press pit construction experience • Experience working for a General Contractor on projects larger than 50,000 sq ft preferred • Strong understanding of industrial construction practices, plans, and specifications • Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain construction schedules • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project preferred • Ability to travel extensively and relocate depending on project location • Valid driver’s license required The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of leading field operations in fast-paced industrial construction environments while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

What you’ll do

Oversee daily on-site construction operations from project start through completion, coordinating subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspections, schedules, and field issue resolution. Ensure safe, timely, budget-conscious, and specification-compliant work while managing quality, documentation, site meetings, project updates, and close-out activities.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of superintendent or field management experience in industrial construction, including press pit construction experience. Candidates should understand industrial plans and specifications, have strong subcontractor coordination and scheduling abilities, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to travel extensively and relocate; experience with a general contractor on projects over 50,000 square feet and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project are preferred.

Listed skills

• Construction Quality Control · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial Construction
• Field Operations Management
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Construction Scheduling
• Construction Quality Control
• Job Site Safety
• OSHA Compliance
• Project Documentation
• Site Meeting Management
• Permits and Submittals
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Project Close-Out
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Project

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety

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