Traveling Superintendent, Advanced Technology & Manufacturing

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Airfare every 2 weeks

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies seeks a highly skilled Traveling Superintendent to lead complex buildouts including advanced manufacturing and data-center facilities. You will oversee MEP coordination, manage schedules, and drive projects to meet tight deadlines while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires 5–15+ years in supervision on mission-critical sites, strong Word/Excel/Outlook skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5-15+ years' of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as an Assistant Superintendent or Lead Superintendent on advanced manufacturing or mission critical projects required.
• Previous experience leading MEP trades on data center, battery storage, or manufacturing facility projects strongly preferred.
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing or walking for long periods, uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting heavy loads up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction.
• Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, organization structure, staff selection, and resource requirements.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time to maximize profit
• Assist in the activities of the project manager/engineer in shipments, approvals of shop drawings and samples
• Coordinate subcontractors to integrate with project schedules and progress
• Inform supervisors and subcontractors promptly of schedule changes
• Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports to reflect actual costs
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports
• Cooperate with owner representatives and architects to align project goals
• Hold site meetings with PM and regional manager; report progress and issues affecting costs or schedules
• Maintain a daily diary of significant project facts, events, and approvals
• Direct adherence to safety program across all phases
• Demonstrate leadership, organize teams, and address conflicts
• Exhibit commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

Skills

Construction leadership

MEP coordination

MS Office

Scheduling software

Driver's license

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling programs

Job description

About You

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality? Are you fanatical about creating and managing the construction schedule? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

About You

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality? Are you fanatical about creating and managing the construction schedule? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly skilled Superintendent with 5–15+ years of experience managing complex construction projects, particularly those involving advanced technology or manufacturing facilities. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record overseeing projects that require extensive MEP coordination, equipment installation, process piping systems and/or cleanroom environments.

A Day In The Life

• Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction
• Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
• Assist in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
• Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
• Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
• Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
• Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
• Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
• Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
• Hold job site meetings with the project manager and the regional manager Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
• 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
• Make decisions under tight deadlines
• Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and adequately address conflict
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications

• 5-15+ years' of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as an Assistant Superintendent, or Lead Superintendent on advanced manufacturing or mission critical projects required
• Previous experience leading MEP trades on data center, battery storage, or manufacturing facility projects strongly preferred.
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver 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
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s licenses in your state of residence

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
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 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
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the Traveling Superintendent role is between $90,000.00 and $160,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets