Hands-On Field Superintendent

ARCO; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Roth options

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships for children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave (paid)

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to drive field leadership across our projects. You will oversee planning, scheduling, and coordination with owners, designers, and subcontractors to keep work on time and within budget.

You will gain hands‑on experience across preconstruction planning, daily field operations, and cost tracking while promoting a strong safety culture and teamwork. This role prioritizes practical problem‑solving and leadership under real‑world conditions.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon‑to‑be graduate of an accredited Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Construction Management, Building Science, or Construction Engineering undergraduate or graduate program.
• Other related engineering majors will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction planning: attend post‑award meetings to review project details and assist with construction planning before work begins.
• Project scheduling: work with the Project Manager to develop construction schedules, sequencing, staffing plans, and equipment needs.
• Field leadership: oversee daily construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications.
• Subcontractor coordination: manage subcontractor activities, communicate schedule updates, and ensure work is properly coordinated across trades.
• Material & equipment management: assist with material deliveries, equipment coordination, shop drawing approvals, and material submittals.
• Progress & cost tracking: help prepare job progress reports, review field purchase orders and invoices, and monitor project costs.
• Owner & design team communication: maintain regular communication with owners, architects, and project stakeholders regarding project progress and field activities.
• Jobsite meetings: lead and participate in jobsite coordination meetings with project managers, regional managers, subcontractors, and other project team members.
• Documentation: maintain accurate daily reports and jobsite records, including project activities, site conditions, visitors, and key project decisions.
• Safety leadership: promote and enforce the company’s safety program while maintaining a safe, productive jobsite for all team members.
• Team collaboration: partner with Project Managers and field teams to understand how office and field operations work together to successfully deliver projects.

Skills

Field leadership

Project scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Cost tracking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Construction Management/Building Science or Construction Engineering degree

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to drive field leadership across our projects. You will oversee planning, scheduling, and coordination with owners, designers, and subcontractors to keep work on time and within budget.

You will gain hands‑on experience across preconstruction planning, daily field operations, and cost tracking while promoting a strong safety culture and teamwork. This role prioritizes practical problem‑solving and leadership under real‑world conditions.