Traveling Superintendent, Construction

We are seeking a highly motivated and safety-focused leader to manage ground-up, light industrial construction projects in White Plains, NY. If you thrive in a hands-on field leadership role and are committed to delivering superior quality, we invite you to join our team.

About the Role

As a key leader at ARCO, you will manage construction and administrative activities from day one, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to specifications. This is a long-term career opportunity for an experienced professional who prefers working outside the trailer and leading field operations.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to gather project details for preplanning prior to construction.
• Collaborate with the project manager to prepare construction schedules, organizational structures, staffing plans, and equipment requirements.
• Direct and control the entire construction project to meet specifications, timelines, and profit expectations.
• Assist the project manager/engineer with duties such as material shipments, approvals for shop drawings, and material samples.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to align with project schedules and progress.
• Communicate construction schedule changes promptly to supervisors and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports to reflect actual expenses accurately.
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant documents.
• Maintain open communication with owners and their representatives regarding construction progress.
• Foster cooperative relationships with architects and owner 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 to document project facts, events, conditions, visitor logs, and approvals.
• Enforce adherence to the company’s safety program across all project phases and areas.

Requirements

• 5–25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as a Lead Superintendent.
• Ground-up commercial or industrial construction experience required.
• Pre-cast or tilt-up construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel nationwide, though most projects will be in the greater NYC area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling software.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in your state of residence.

Benefits

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expense coverage for traveling jobs.
• Airplane ticket home every two weeks when traveling.
• Business expense and mileage reimbursement.
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401k options.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• 1-week paid volunteer leave annually.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage with 100% premiums paid.
• 12-week paid maternity leave.

ARCO is a family of construction companies with over 30 years of design-build expertise, completing over 7,500 projects nationwide. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.