Traveling Construction Superintendent — Field Leader

ARCO Design/Build, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem and living expenses on travel

Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks

ESOP

Traditional 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Paid sabbatical after every five years

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build, Inc. seeks a lead superintendent to manage ground-up, cold storage and light industrial projects 100k sq ft and larger. You will oversee field operations from day one, ensuring on-time completion within budget and to project specifications.

The role requires 5–25 years of leadership in construction, travel nationwide, Southeast experience, and strong coordination with PMs, engineers, and subcontractors. Excellent safety leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of construction experience with 5+ years as lead superintendent on 100k sq ft+ warehouses.
• At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast.
• Willing to travel nationally and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and preplanning before construction.
• Prepare a schedule of construction activities, organization structure, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specs and schedule within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors to integrate with project schedules and progress.
• Inform supervisors and subcontractors of any schedule changes promptly.
• Assist in the preparation of progress and cost reports, and review significant reports and documents.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Travel readiness

MS Office

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ARCO Design/Build, Inc. seeks a lead superintendent to manage ground-up, cold storage and light industrial projects 100k sq ft and larger. You will oversee field operations from day one, ensuring on-time completion within budget and to project specifications.

The role requires 5–25 years of leadership in construction, travel nationwide, Southeast experience, and strong coordination with PMs, engineers, and subcontractors. Excellent safety leadership is essential.