Assistant Superintendent

About the role

ARCO is a premier, full-service design/build general contractor with more than 20 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. We are seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent to directly manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project. This role ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and per specifications while enforcing all Safety and Quality Control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to construction.
• Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit.
• Assist in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples.
• Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress.
• Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes.
• Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs.
• Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
• Cooperate with the owner and their representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress.
• Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company.
• Hold jobsite meetings with the project manager and the regional manager.
• Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
• Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
• Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project.

Requirements

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. When outside of the office trailer or structure, appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required by the company's safety policies and weather conditions.
• Prior foreman experience and/or 3-10 years of experience as a project superintendent on tilt-up construction projects, preferably on jobs that are a minimum of 100k sf.
• Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Benefits

• Generous bonus program based on performance
• ARCO-funded Profit Sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• 401k
• One month paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
• Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage