Traveling Superintendent, Controls

About You

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader who never settles for less than superior quality? Do you prefer to manage the construction process from outside the trailer? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader who never settles for less than superior quality? Do you prefer to manage the construction process from outside the trailer? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. Second Order Controls is seeking a hands-on Controls Traveling Superintendent to lead the field execution of controls and low-voltage work on complex data center, battery energy storage system (BESS), and other mission-critical projects.

This role will oversee installation, coordination, quality, safety, progress tracking, startup readiness, and commissioning support from mobilization through turnover. The ideal candidate is a practical field leader who can direct crews, read and interpret controls and electrical documents, coordinate effectively with the project team and other trades, and troubleshoot issues until the work is complete. This position requires primarily regional travel to active project sites and the flexibility to support project-specific schedules

• Lead day-to-day field execution of controls, BAS, PLC, instrumentation, and low-voltage installation activities.
• Supervise controls installation crews and subcontractors, including manpower planning, work assignments, productivity, and daily coordination.
• Coordinate controls work with the ARCO/Murray superintendent, project manager, electrical and mechanical trades, equipment vendors, controls programmers, and commissioning team.
• Review drawings, control diagrams, sequences of operation, point lists, equipment information, and installation details to identify conflicts or missing information before they affect the schedule.
• Document field conditions, develop clear questions and RFIs, and help drive timely resolutions with engineering, vendors, and project leadership.
• Track installation progress using drawing markups, daily reports, look-ahead planning, quantities, punch lists, and other project documentation.
• Support installation and verification of conduit, cable, panels, sensors, actuators, control devices, network infrastructure, terminations, and related equipment.
• Coordinate point-to-point checks, device verification, loop checks, startup activities, controls troubleshooting, and commissioning readiness.
• Help plan and execute safe energization activities, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, access control, trade coordination, and communication of impacts to the project team.
• Isolate and troubleshoot issues across controls, electrical installation, mechanical equipment, sequences, communications, and field devices; elevate appropriately when engineering or vendor support is required.
• Maintain accurate as-built information, inspection records, testing documentation, turnover materials, and closeout deliverables.
• Promote a safety-first culture, enforce site requirements, and ensure work is performed in accordance with project documents, manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, and company expectations.
• Communicate schedule risks, material needs, manpower concerns, quality issues, and field progress clearly and proactively.
• Travel primarily within the assigned region and support occasional extended stays or weekend work when required by project milestones.

• 5-25 years of construction experience
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods of time, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds.

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
• An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 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 each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

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