Assistant Superintendent (New Grad 2027)

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical and travel allowance

Volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, a family of construction companies, is seeking a recent graduate to join our team in Chicago. You will support project planning, scheduling, and coordination with subcontractors while ensuring safety and quality across all phases.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Construction Management or a related field and bring 0-1 year of experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and on-site leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 0-1 year of relevant construction experience; internships, co‑ops or field experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints, or willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and preplanning details.
• Assist with scheduling construction activities, organization structure, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Direct and control the project to meet specifications and schedules for profitability and quality.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and integrate their work with project schedules.
• Prepare job progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
• Review requisitions, field PO's, invoices, and other significant documents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

About You:

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hardworking 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. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

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/engineer 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
• Make decisions under tight deadlines
• 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:

• Recent college graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 0-1 year of relavant construction experience; internships, co‑ops or field experience preferred
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and bluepints, or willingness to learn
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
• 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.

• Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

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