Traveling Field Leader — Multifamily Construction

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Sabbatical

Company Truck

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent with 3–5 years of on-site multi-family experience to support the field operations. You will assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in scheduling, coordinating subcontractors, tracking materials, and ensuring safety and budget compliance on each project.

This role emphasizes leadership, on-site logistics, and effective communication with teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and per spec.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of on-site experience in assistant superintendent or lead foreman for multi-family projects.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various weather conditions.
• Strong math skills for measurements and calculations.
• OSHA construction safety certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award meetings to understand project scope, schedule, and preconstruction planning efforts.
• Support the Superintendent and Project Manager in developing and maintaining schedules, sequencing work, and planning manpower and equipment needs.
• Assist in managing daily field operations to ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and per project specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and communicate schedule updates or field changes as needed.
• Track materials, equipment deliveries, and shop drawing approvals to prevent delays.
• Contribute to progress reporting, cost tracking, and review of field purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain daily job logs documenting key activities, safety observations, and project events.
• Participate in job site meetings and proactively communicate field progress, risks, and challenges.
• Enforce the company’s safety standards and support quality control efforts.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and integrity while supporting company values and client expectations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

High school diploma

Experience in multi-family on-site

Mathematics for measurements

Lift 50+ pounds

OSHA certification preferred

Read/interpret plans

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a Traveling Assistant Superintendent with 3–5 years of on-site multi-family experience to support the field operations. You will assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in scheduling, coordinating subcontractors, tracking materials, and ensuring safety and budget compliance on each project.

This role emphasizes leadership, on-site logistics, and effective communication with teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and per spec.