Traveling Superintendent

About the Role

We are seeking a hard-working leader with an extreme commitment to safety and superior quality to manage the construction process from outside the trailer. This is an exciting, long-term career opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to meeting project specifications, timelines, and profit expectations.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and preplanning details.
• Participate in preparing construction schedules, organizational structures, staff selection, and resource requirements.
• Direct and control construction projects to meet specifications, timelines, and profit goals.
• Assist project managers/engineers with material shipments, approvals, and subcontractor coordination.
• Inform supervisors and subcontractors of schedule changes and ensure effective integration of work.
• Prepare job progress and cost reports, review requisitions, and maintain project documentation.
• Cooperate with owners, architects, and representatives to ensure project success.
• Hold job site meetings and report regularly to project managers on progress and challenges.
• Maintain a daily project diary to record significant events, commitments, and approvals.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s safety program and make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organize people, tools, and equipment to manage multiple activities and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrate leadership, resolve conflicts, and maintain a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of construction experience, with 5+ years on HVAC-heavy commercial or industrial projects; OR
• A degree in construction management, engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating HVAC and mechanical scopes, including ductwork, piping, equipment setting, and system installation.
• Experience managing HVAC subcontractors, trade sequencing, and resolving field conflicts across multiple disciplines.
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, RFIs, and installation requirements.
• Ability to coordinate HVAC equipment delivery, installation, startup, testing, adjusting, balancing (TAB), and commissioning.
• Understanding of HVAC quality control, jobsite safety procedures, and applicable construction codes.
• Experience collaborating with project managers, engineers, design teams, commissioning agents, and owners.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs; experience with Procore preferred.
• OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Physical ability to stand/walk for long periods, navigate uneven terrain, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses for traveling jobs.
• Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling.
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401k.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for associates’ children (up to $28,000 per child).
• 1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years, plus $5,000 for travel.
• 1-week paid volunteer leave annually.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave.

At ARCO, we treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Diversity enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. Join us as one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, with over 30 years of design-build expertise and 7,500+ completed projects nationwide.