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. The company is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to manage construction and administrative activities on field operations for projects across the country, focusing on light industrial, cold storage, office, student housing, and light manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Attend post‑award review meetings to receive project information and conduct pre‑planning.
• Partner with the project manager to develop construction schedules, organization structure, staff selection, and manpower/equipment requirements.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications, schedule, and profit goals.
• Assist the project manager/engineer with material shipments, equipment procurement, and approval of shop drawings and material samples.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure effective performance and integration with project schedules.
• Notify supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any schedule changes.
• Prepare job progress and cost reports that accurately reflect actual costs.
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant documents.
• Communicate regularly with owners and their representatives to keep them informed of construction progress.
• Collaborate with architects or owner representatives while protecting the company’s long‑term interests.
• Conduct jobsite meetings with the project manager and regional manager.
• Report to the project manager on job progress, plans, and issues that could affect cost or schedule.
• Maintain a daily diary documenting significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
• Enforce the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project.

Working Conditions: The majority of work is performed on job sites in an office trailer or existing structure. When outside, employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of experience as a lead superintendent on tilt‑up construction projects, preferably on jobs of at least 100,000 sf.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to manage people, tools, equipment, and multiple activities.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to face challenges, direct others, and resolve conflict.
• Commitment to quality, including evaluating processes, implementing improvements, and exceeding customer expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling software.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
• Integrity and alignment with company values, focusing on meeting and exceeding customer requirements.

Benefits

• Generous performance‑based bonus program.
• ARCO‑funded profit‑sharing program.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• One‑month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment.
• Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.