Traveling Construction Superintendent – Ground-Up Projects

ARCO Companies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Airfare home every 2 weeks

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a seasoned field leader to manage ground-up cold storage and light industrial projects nationwide from day one. The role emphasizes safety, schedule, budget, and adherence to project specs across projects 100k sq ft and larger.

You will travel nationally, oversee field teams, coordinate subcontractors, and report progress to the project manager. The ideal candidate has 5–25 years of lead superintendent experience, Southeast exposure, and

Qualifications

• 5-25 years construction experience with ≥5 years as lead superintendent on 100k sq ft warehouse/distribution center projects.
• ≥5 years of recent experience in the Southeast.
• Willing to travel nationally.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with project scheduling programs.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing/walking long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings for preplanning details.
• Prepare a schedule of construction activities, organization structure, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Direct the total construction project to meet specifications and schedule within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors to integrate with project schedules and progress.
• Inform supervisors/subcontractors of schedule changes promptly.
• Assist in preparing progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
• Review requisitions, field POs, invoices and other significant reports.
• Cooperate with owner representatives and architects to maintain project progress.
• Hold site meetings with project manager and regional manager.
• Report to project manager on progress, plans and problems affecting costs or schedules.
• Maintain a daily diary of significant project facts and approvals.
• Adhere to the company safety program at all times.

Skills

Lead superintendent

Southeast experience

Willing to travel

MS Office

Driver's license

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a seasoned field leader to manage ground-up cold storage and light industrial projects nationwide from day one. The role emphasizes safety, schedule, budget, and adherence to project specs across projects 100k sq ft and larger.

You will travel nationally, oversee field teams, coordinate subcontractors, and report progress to the project manager. The ideal candidate has 5–25 years of lead superintendent experience, Southeast exposure, and