Superintendent

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Airfare home every 2 weeks

Mileage reimbursement

ESOP

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program for children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a leader with strong safety focus to manage large-scale construction projects from start to finish in the Dallas area. You will coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and schedules to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding ARCO’s standards for quality and integrity.

The role requires extensive field and office collaboration, travel to sites, and a commitment to safe practices across all project phases.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of construction experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling software.
• OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing or walking for long periods, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning.
• Prepare a schedule of construction activities and the organization structure with staff and equipment needs.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specs and schedule, aiming for profitability.
• Coordinate subcontractors to integrate with project schedules and ensure smooth progress.
• Inform supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any schedule changes.
• Prepare job progress and cost reports to reflect actual costs accurately.
• Review requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports.

Skills

Construction experience

OSHA certification

Valid driver’s license

Travel willingness

Physical stamina

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Project scheduling software

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader who 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.

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 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 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

• 5-25 years of construction experience
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols
• Possessand maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limitedto: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

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized asa BestPlace to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
• An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursementIndustry-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 proud to be a drug-free workplace and 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