Traveling Superintendent

ARCO is a premier, full-service design/build general contractor with over 20 years of experience delivering complete projects throughout the United States. We specialize in light industrial, cold storage, office, student housing, and light manufacturing projects nationwide, with offices in St. Louis, Atlanta, Tampa, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Dallas, Houston, and Cincinnati.

About the role

The Superintendent directly manages construction and administrative activities for field operations, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to specifications. This role enforces Safety and Quality Control policies while implementing company regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project details for preplanning.
• Collaborate with the project manager to prepare construction schedules, organizational structure, staffing, and equipment requirements.
• Direct and control the construction project to meet specifications, timelines, and profit expectations.
• Assist the project manager/engineer with material shipments, shop drawing approvals, and sample submissions.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to align with project schedules.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to supervisors and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports reflecting actual expenses.
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other key documents.
• Maintain positive cooperation with owners, architects, and representatives while prioritizing company interests.
• Conduct jobsite meetings with the project manager and regional manager.
• Provide regular updates to the project manager on progress, plans, and potential cost/schedule impacts.
• Maintain a daily diary documenting project facts, events, conditions, and key interactions.
• Enforce the company’s safety program across all project phases and areas.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is performed on job sites in an office trailer or existing structures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when outside the trailer or structure, per company safety policies and weather conditions.

Requirements

• 5–25 years of experience as a lead superintendent on tilt-up construction projects (minimum 100k sf preferred).
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to manage people, tools, equipment, and multiple activities.
• Demonstrated leadership with a willingness to address challenges and resolve conflicts.
• Commitment to quality, using customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling software.
• Valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Integrity aligned with company values, focusing on customer requirements.

Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus program.
• ARCO-funded profit-sharing program.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• 401k retirement plan.
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment.
• Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.