Assistant Superintendent, Multifamily Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Sabbatical Program

Per Diem

Company Provided Truck

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent with 3–5 years of on-site experience in multi-family construction. You will assist the Superintendent and Project Manager, help manage daily field operations, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain safety and quality on site.

The role emphasizes scheduling, cost tracking, and field administration, with growth opportunities through mentorship and hands-on leadership development.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills for measurements & calculations.
• Excellent teamwork & communication skills.
• Ability to read & interpret construction plans & blueprints.
• OSHA construction safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award meetings to understand project scope, schedule and planning efforts.
• Support the Superintendent and Project Manager in developing and maintaining schedules and planning manpower and equipment needs.
• Assist in managing daily field operations to ensure work is safe, on schedule, and within budget.
• 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 safety standards and support quality control efforts.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and integrity with company values.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Teamwork & communication

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA certification

Job description

About You

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.

About You

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.

A Day In The Life

• 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.

Necessary Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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