Traveling Assistant Construction Superintendent

ARCO Companies; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Plane ticket home every 2 weeks

ESOP to all associates

401k

Sabbatical program

Vacation

Volunteer leave

Insurance coverage

Gym on-site

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO National Construction is seeking a Traveling Assistant Construction Superintendent to lead commercial and industrial projects across the United States. You will partner with the project manager to drive site execution, maintain schedules, and enforce safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience as an Assistant Superintendent or similar, with the ability to travel nationwide and coordinate field operations while ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience on warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, data center, commercial or cold storage projects is required.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States is required.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, Excel) expected.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings and assist in preconstruction planning.
• Help develop construction schedules and determine manpower and equipment needs.
• Oversee project execution to meet specifications, schedule, and profitability targets.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to align with project timeline.
• Prepare job progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.

Skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Traveling Assistant Construction Superintendent

United States

ABOUT YOU

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking an Traveling Assistant Construction Superintendent to lead commercial and industrial design-build projects across the United States.

This is a role for an experienced Assistant Superintendent or similar construction professional who is ready to take ownership of jobsite execution from post-award review through project completion. You will lead subcontractors, maintain project schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, and partner closely with the project manager to deliver successful projects for our clients.

At ARCO, you will receive the tools, support, and responsibility to excel from day one while working alongside a team committed to superior solutions, client service, and an award-winning workplace culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Attend the post-award review meeting to gather project details and begin preconstruction planning
• Assist the superintendent in developing the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs
• Support the superintendent in overseeing the project to ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability
• Assist in coordinating subcontractor activities to ensure effective performance within the project timeline
• Assist in the preparation of job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
• Assist in reviewing requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and key project documents
• Maintain constant communication with the superintendent and project manager to keep them informed of job progress, plans, and issues that may impact costs or schedules
• Complete daily reports documenting key project details, events, conditions, visitors, client interactions, commitments, and approvals
• Enforce adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases of the project
• Lead with integrity and a commitment to quality, upholding company values and focusing on exceeding internal and external client expectations

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of experience on warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, data center, commercial and/or cold storage projects
• Willing to travel throughoutthe United States
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Excel)
• 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
• Plane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• On-site gym
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• Tuition reimbursement for associates

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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.

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