Traveling Superintendent

About the Role

ARCO is a premier full‑service design/build general contractor with more than 20 years of experience delivering projects across the United States. We offer a best‑in‑class merit based financial reward structure and a career path that advances your future. We are pleased to offer a traveling superintendent position for an experienced professional to manage construction projects nationwide.

• Attend the post‑award review meeting to receive project information and detail pre‑planning before construction.
• Work with the project manager to prepare construction schedules, staffing, and equipment requirements.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and the allotted time schedule while maximizing profit.
• Assist project manager/engineer with material shipment, shop drawing approvals, and material sample approvals.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to enable effective performance and integration with project schedules.
• Notify supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes.
• Help prepare job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs.
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
• Communicate with owners and their representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress.
• Collaborate with architects or owner representatives in a mutually beneficial manner for the company’s long‑term interest.
• Hold jobsite meetings with the project manager and the regional manager.
• Report regularly to the project manager to provide updates on job progress, plans, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Maintain a daily diary to record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
• Enforce the company’s safety program in all project phases and areas.

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

• 5–25 years of experience as a lead superintendent on tilt‑up construction projects, preferably on jobs that are a minimum of 100,000 square feet.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and manage multiple activities and resources simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and address conflicts.
• Commitment to quality by evaluating project processes, implementing necessary changes, and using customer input for continuous improvement.
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
• Valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Integrity and a focus on exceeding customer expectations while supporting company values.

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

ARCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. EOE, including disability/vets.