Superintendent, Construction

Arco Ltd

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment

Job summary

Arco Ltd, a leading construction company, is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join their Milwaukee team. The successful candidate will manage construction projects from initiation to completion, oversee administrative tasks, and coordinate with subcontractors to meet project specifications and timelines. With a commitment to safety and quality, Arco offers a range of benefits including vehicle allowances, medical coverage, and generous paid leave policies. Join a company recognized as a great place to work and make your mark in the construction industry.

Qualifications

  • 5-25+ years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as a Lead Superintendent.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and project scheduling tools.
  • Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all administrative tasks associated with construction and field operations.
  • Direct and control construction projects to meet specifications.
  • Coordinate activities of subcontractors and track project progress.

Skills

Leadership
Safety management
Communication
Project management
Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Project scheduling programs

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.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent for our Milwaukee team with 5-15+ years of experience leading ground up commercial or mid to light industrial construction 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!

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.

  • Vehicle allowance or company vehicle and fuel card
  • Business expense 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
  • 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.

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-term 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 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 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 Lead Superintendent for a GC on commercial or industrial projects
  • Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's 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
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 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We have been looking for people who share our enthusiasm, passion and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

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