Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO/Murray; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks

Mileage reimbursement

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

ARCO/Murray International Construction is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to lead ground-up cold storage, light industrial, and commercial projects across Canada. You will manage field operations, safety, scheduling, and contractor coordination from day one to completion, ensuring quality and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5–25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as a lead superintendent, plus strong computer skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of construction experience with at least 5 years as a lead superintendent.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.
• Valid driver's license required for your state/province of residence.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and preplanning details.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and integrate with project schedules.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specs and schedule while maintaining safety and quality.
• Prepare and review project progress and cost reports with the project manager.
• Ensure timely procurement, approvals of shop drawings and material samples, and effective communication with owner and architects.

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

About You

Are you looking for a team of construction professionals that share your commitment to Safety, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction above all else? Are you looking for a team that will value

About You

Are you looking for a team of construction professionals that share your commitment to Safety, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction above all else? Are you looking for a team that will value and utilize your experience in the field? If the answer is “Yes”, then we have an opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, The Design/Build Experts.

ARCO/Murray International Construction is currently seeking a Traveling Superintendent that will be responsible for leading ground-up cold storage, light industrial, and other commercial construction projects across Canada. As an ARCO Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to manage all administrative tasks associated with construction and field operations for your project from day one. Our goal will be to empower you in the field and give you, as well as the rest of your Project team, all the tools you'll need to bring your project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications!

A Day In The Life

• Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction
• Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
• Assist the project manager in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
• Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
• Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
• Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
• Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
• Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
• Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
• Hold job site meetings with project manager and the regional manager
• Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
• Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals
• Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project
• Make decisions under tight deadlines
• Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications

• 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on jobs
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• 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

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets