Assistant Superintendent, Multifamily Construction

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Sabbatical Program

Per Diem

Company Provided Truck

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent with 3-5 years of on-site Multi-Family experience to support field operations and admin tasks from day one. You will work with the Superintendent and Project Manager to drive schedule performance, quality, safety, and subcontractor coordination.

This role requires strong leadership, teamwork, and the ability to manage field activities, with a focus on delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of on-site experience as Assistant Superintendent or Lead Foreman in Multi-Family construction.
• Valid driver's license.
• OSHA construction safety certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award meetings to understand project scope, schedule, and preconstruction planning.
• Support the Superintendent and Project Manager in developing and maintaining schedules.
• Assist in managing daily field operations to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and communicate schedule updates or field changes.
• Track materials, equipment deliveries, and shop drawing approvals.
• Contribute to progress reporting, cost tracking, and review of PO and invoices.
• Maintain daily job logs documenting activities and safety observations.
• Participate in job site meetings and communicate progress, risks, and issues.
• Enforce safety standards and support quality control.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and integrity aligned with company values.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Mathematical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction plans interpretation

Job description

Introduction

At ARCO/Murray, we take our “better team, better planning, and better execution” culture seriously. But we’re not an award-winning firm just because we’re a great place to work. We’re relentless experts at what we do.

Overview

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader that 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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking a highly motivated Traveling Assistant Superintendent with 3-5 years of experience to join our Multi-Family construction team. As an ARCO/Murray Assistant Superintendent, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day field operations and administrative tasks associated with construction from day one. Working alongside the Superintendent and Project Manager, you will help drive schedule performance, quality control, safety compliance, and subcontractor coordination in the field. Our goal is to empower you with the tools, mentorship, and hands-on experience needed to grow your leadership skills while helping the project team deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.

What We Can Offer You:

We offer a competitive benefit package that includes:

• ESOP
• 401K
• Sabbatical Program
• Per Diem
• Company Provided Truck
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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 from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award meetings to understand project scope, schedule, and preconstruction planning efforts.
• Support the Superintendent and Project Manager in developing and maintaining schedules, sequencing work, and planning manpower and equipment needs.
• Assist in managing daily field operations to ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and per project specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and communicate schedule updates or field changes as needed.
• Track materials, equipment deliveries, and shop drawing approvals to prevent delays.
• Contribute to progress reporting, cost tracking, and review of field purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain daily job logs documenting key activities, safety observations, and project events.
• Participate in job site meetings and proactively communicate field progress, risks, and challenges.
• Enforce the company’s safety standards and support quality control efforts.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and integrity while supporting company values and client expectations.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in an Assistant Super or Lead Foreman role on-site for Multi-Family construction projects.
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements & calculations.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds & work in various weather conditions.
• OSHA construction safety certification preferred.
• Ability to read & interpret construction plans & blueprints.
• Excellent teamwork & communication skills.

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.