Safety‑Focused Construction Lead: Assistant Superintendent

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

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.