Assistant Superintendent (Entry Level)

Job Title: Assistant Construction Manager

Job Description

Manage and oversee small retail/commercial remodel projects, ensuring all activities and operations comply with safety standards and project specifications. Daily responsibilities include creating project schedules, coordinating with subcontractors, documenting activities, and reporting through project management software. You will also handle submittals, change orders, RFIs, and other related documents, read blueprints and site layouts, propose bids, and determine project costs. Additionally, you will attend client meetings, coordinate onsite with clients, and ensure daily job-site clean-up and security.

Hard Skills

• Construction Management experience

• Experience with carpentry, interiors, labor work

• Daily reporting/documentation through software

• Knowledge of job site safety

Soft Skills

• Onsite management

• Safety enforcement

• Project scheduling

• Coordination with subcontractors

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Mokena, Illinois.

Work Environment

The role primarily involves working on-site/in the field, supporting projects ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 for high-profile clients. Expect to work night shifts, weekends, and 40-55 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays. After about a year and based on performance, there may be opportunities to work on larger day-time projects. The office environment in Mokena, IL, offers a family-like atmosphere with a dynamic field crew.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.