Superintendent, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Truck/vehicle allowance

Travel reimbursement

Bonus program

ESOP

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a lead superintendent to manage ground-up, commercial, or light industrial projects from field operations. You’ll oversee all construction and administrative activities from day one, ensuring on-time completion, within budget, and per specs.

You must be willing to travel, lead teams, use Word/Excel/Outlook and scheduling tools, and maintain a valid driver license. ARCO provides robust safety programs and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-25 years construction experience, with the last 5 years as lead superintendent on warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and/or cold storage projects.
• Willing to travel as projects require
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• Experience and proficiency working with an iPad or similar tablet
• Willing to travel minimally within the Southeast Region
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing/walking long periods, uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and preplanning details.
• Assist in preparing a schedule of construction activities and manpower requirements.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and schedule.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to integrate with project schedules and progress.
• Inform supervisors and subcontractors promptly of schedule changes.
• Assist in preparation of progress and cost reports to reflect actual costs.
• Review and approve requisitions, field PO’s, invoices and other significant reports.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

MS Office

Scheduling

Tablet/iPad use

Driver license

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling software

iPad usage

Job description

About You:

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working 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‑term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

You’ll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground‑up, commercial or light industrial construction projects. You’ll have the opportunity to manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one! Bringing the 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 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 time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
• Assist 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 cost
• 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‑term interest of the company
• Hold job site meetings with 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 accomplish desired results.
• Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively 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 expectation

Necessary Qualifications:

• 5-25 years’ experience of construction experience, with the last 5 years as lead superintendent on warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and/or cold storage projects

• Can live anywhere, but must be willing to travel as projects require

• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs

• Experience and proficiency working with an iPad or similar tablet highly preferred

• Willing to travel minimally within the Southeast Region

• 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-being 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.

• Company pick-up truck or truck allowance
• Living and travel reimbursement
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Industry‑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
• 100% paid 10-week maternity 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‑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