Construction Superintendent, Industrial

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a seasoned lead superintendent for Chicagoland projects. Manage construction from planning through execution, coordinating with project managers and subcontractors to meet schedules and quality standards.

The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and profitability across cold storage and food/bev facilities. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years as a lead superintendent, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5-25+ years of construction experience; at least 5 years as a lead superintendent on cold storage or food/bev facilities ground-up builds, additions, or build-outs.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings for project information and preplanning.
• Collaborate with the project manager to prepare construction schedules and organize resources.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specs and timelines while ensuring profitability.
• Coordinate subcontractors and align with project schedules and progress.
• Maintain safety adherence and document progress, costs, and changes.

Skills

Leadership

Project scheduling

Computer skills

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling software

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. The best news is that you can work for an award-winning company and this opportunity does not require travel as it is local to the Chicagoland area!

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. The best news is that you can work for an award-winning company and this opportunity does not require travel as it is local to the Chicagoland area!

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 in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in 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 the 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 adequately address conflict
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and 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 cold storage or food and beverage processing facilty ground up builds, additions, or build-outs.
• 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
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods of time, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds

What We Can Offer You

• Vehicle allowance or company-provided vehicle
• 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

Typical base compensation for this role is between $90,000 and $160,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company.

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets