Traveling Hyperscale Construction Superintendent

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem and living expenses on travel

Plane ticket home every 2 weeks

Performance-based bonus

100% employer-funded ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Sabbatical after five years + travel$5

3 weeks of vacation

Volunteer leave with charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO National Construction seeks a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead hyperscale projects across the United States. The role requires owning jobsite execution from post-award review through project completion and directing subcontractors while maintaining schedules and safety standards.

You will partner with the project manager to deliver successful projects for clients, travel across the U.S., and contribute to a culture focused on superior solutions and client service.

Qualifications

• Role requires experienced superintendent ready to own jobsite execution from post-award to completion.
• Ability to lead subcontractors, maintain schedules, enforce safety/quality, and partner with project manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations and jobsite execution through all project phases.
• Direct teams, resolve conflicts, and ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
• Attend post-award reviews and assist in preconstruction planning with the PM.
• Develop construction schedules with activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs.
• Oversee work to meet specifications, stay on schedule, and achieve target profitability.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to maintain project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Travel willingness

MS Excel

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Job description

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead hyperscale projects across the United States.

About You

This is a role for an experienced Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, Senior 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

• Lead field operations and jobsite execution throughout all phases of hyperscale construction projects


• Demonstrate strong leadership with the ability and willingness to face challenges, direct teams, and effectively resolve conflicts


• Attend the post-award review meeting to gather project details and begin preconstruction planning


• Partner with the project manager to develop the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs


• Oversee the project to ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability


• Coordinate 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


• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and key project documents


• Maintain constant communication with the 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

• 5-25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent, with at least 3 years in hyperscale projects


• Willingness to travel throughout the United States


• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS 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

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs


• Plane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling


• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program


• 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


• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave


• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child


• Tuition reimbursement for associates

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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets