Lead Food Facility Construction Superintendent

ARCO Companies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem and living expenses on travel

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations for food processing and manufacturing projects. You will oversee scheduling, manpower planning, and equipment coordination to deliver complex facilities on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years as a lead superintendent, deep food safety knowledge, and proven leadership in coordinating owners, design teams, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers through commissioning and turnover.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience as a lead superintendent on food and beverage projects
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, process equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and owner representatives throughout construction
• Demonstrated experience managing food safety requirements throughout construction and enforcing compliance with food safety design criteria
• Preferred experience with greenfield food manufacturing projects and work within operational facilities
• Ability to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to direct others and address conflict
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling programs

Responsibilities

• Attend the post award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning
• Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence
• Assure adequate manpower is provided to meet construction schedules
• Analyze construction equipment requirements and provide necessary equipment to utilize manpower efficiently
• Perform material and quantity estimates for each phase of work
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule
• Direct and supervise the activities of craft superintendents and/or foremen
• Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to integrate with project schedules and progress
• Inform supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
• Review change orders with the project manager to assure proper provisions and timely submission
• Prepare job progress and cost reports to reflect actual costs
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and progress payments
• Cooperate with owner and representatives and with architects to maintain alignment with project goals
• Maintain daily diary of significant project facts and approvals
• Enforce the company safety program across all phases
• Adhere to company policies and ensure staff compliance
• Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the project manager

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Scheduling

Food safety compliance

Decision making under deadlines

Team management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Project scheduling software

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations for food processing and manufacturing projects. You will oversee scheduling, manpower planning, and equipment coordination to deliver complex facilities on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years as a lead superintendent, deep food safety knowledge, and proven leadership in coordinating owners, design teams, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers through commissioning and turnover.