Superintendent, Commercial Construction

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance, per diem

Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations and drive project success in a safety‑conscious, high‑performance environment.

You will manage schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery per project specs. The role emphasizes leadership, integrity, and collaboration with project teams and owners.

Qualifications

• 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as a project lead Superintendent.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project details for preplanning.
• Assist in preparing project schedules, staffing structures, and equipment needs.
• Direct and control the construction project to meet specifications and schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors and integrate their work with project timelines.
• Inform supervisors of schedule changes and manage progress reports.
• Review requisitions, invoices, and cost reports for accuracy.
• Maintain daily project diaries and document significant events and approvals.
• Uphold the company safety program across all project phases.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard\u2011working 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\u2011term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent with 5-25+ years of experience leading projects. As an ARCO/Murray Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to manage all of the administrative tasks associated with construction and field operations for your project from day one. Our goal will be to empower you in the field and give you, as well as the rest of your Project team, all the tools you'll need to bring your project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications!

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\u2011term 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
• 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 project lead Superintendent
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs

Possess and maintain a current, valid driver 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:

We are dedicated to the well\u2011being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place 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 reimbursement
• 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
• 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 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\u2011owned 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.