Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO/Murray Canada; 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

Job summary

ARCO/Murray Canada seeks a Traveling Superintendent to lead ground-up cold storage, light industrial, and commercial projects across Canada. You will manage field operations, schedule activities, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure projects finish on time and within budget with a strong safety focus.

You will travel nationally, oversee documentation, and report progress to the project manager while upholding ARCO’s standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as lead superintendent.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award meetings to obtain project details for preplanning.
• Develop construction activity schedules and required resources.
• Direct total construction to meet specs and schedule within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors to align with project timelines.
• Prepare job progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
• Maintain daily diary of project facts and approvals.
• Ensure adherence to ARCO safety program on all phases.
• Report progress to project manager and regional manager.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project scheduling

Site safety

MS Office

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

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 valueandutilize 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 preplanningbefore construction
• Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and theirsequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and constructionequipment requirements of the project
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted timeschedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
• Assist the project manager in their duties including prompt shipmentof materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and materialsamples
• Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and tointegrate 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 reportsand documents
• Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of constructionprogress
• Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-terminterest 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
• Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplishdesired results
• Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, andeffectively 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

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.