Traveling Concrete Superintendent, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks

401k

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sabbatical after five years

Maternity/volunteer leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Traveling Concrete Superintendent to lead concrete construction and manage field operations from day one. You will oversee manpower, equipment, and daily progress to ensure on-time completion within budget and per specifications.

Bring 3+ years of concrete project experience, ability to lead diverse crews, and a commitment to safety and quality. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is highly desirable; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience supporting concrete projects (tilt-up and cast-in-place walls a plus).
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to meet schedules and budgets.
• Current, valid driver's license in your state of residence; bilingual English/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate manpower to meet construction schedules.
• Determine equipment requirements and provide necessary equipment.
• Direct and supervise carpenters, cement finishers, iron workers and laborers.
• Inform supervisors of schedule changes and coordinate with project team.
• Review requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and progress payments.
• Maintain daily diary documenting significant project facts and decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making under deadlines

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

Communication

Job description

Charlotte, NC, US

About You:

Are you a working concrete superintendent? Are you a leader that never settles for less than superior quality? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you! Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Traveling Concrete Superintendent. You'll have the opportunity to manage the concrete construction and the 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:

• Assure that adequate manpower is provided as required to meet construction schedules
• Analyze and assist general superintendent in determining construction equipment requirements, provide necessary equipment as required to utilize manpower efficiently, and release equipment when not required
• Determine job requirement quantities for each phase of work
• Direct and supervise the activities of carpenters, cement finishers, iron workers and laborers in the performance of their regular duties
• Inform all supervisors promptly of any construction schedule changes
• Review and assist project manager in the approval of all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, progress payment requests, and other significant reports and documents
• Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
• Cooperate with the general contractor and representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
• 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
• Become familiar with all company policies and adhere strictly to them in all activities and dealings, and require all employees to be aware of them and conform to them in their activities
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
• Carry out any additional responsibilities assigned

Necessary Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience performing a variety of tasks to support one or more major concrete projects at any given time. Tilt-up concrete and cast in place wall experience considered a major plus.
• Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence.

• Bi-Lingual English and Spanish speaking highly desirable.
• 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.

• 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
• 100% paid 12-week maternity 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.