Traveling Superintendent, Battery Storage

ARCO/Murray; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance and per diem

Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks

ESOP

Traditional 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Sabbatical after five years

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking a Battery Storage Traveling Superintendent to join our Energy & Infrastructure team. You will lead on-site field operations for BESS projects, own safety, manage multi-disciplinary schedules, and coordinate with subcontractors from preconstruction through turnover.

The role requires 7+ years of Superintendent experience on relevant projects, with direct BESS exposure preferred. This is a traveling, on-site leadership position offering a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Superintendent experience on commercial, industrial, or power infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience with BESS, substations, renewable energy, or heavy electrical projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and high‑voltage safety practices.
• Proven ability to lead traveling project assignments (regional or nationwide).
• Proficient with construction documentation and scheduling tools (Procore a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site field operations for BESS and power projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Own safety on site, enforce safety plans and OSHA requirements.
• Manage the construction schedule across electrical, civil, mechanical, and commissioning activities.
• Supervise electrical subcontractors, equipment vendors, and specialty contractors.
• Oversee installation of battery enclosures, inverters, transformers, switchgear, foundations, grounding, and cable pulls.
• Coordinate utility interconnections, inspections, testing, and commissioning support.
• Lead daily huddles and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Track manpower, productivity, and site logistics on fast‑track projects.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and address constructability or sequencing issues.
• Maintain jobsite documentation including daily reports and QA/QC records.
• Collaborate with ARCO/Murray Project Managers to drive schedule, cost, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Project scheduling

BESS experience

Electrical systems understanding

Stakeholder communication

Traveling assignments

Procore

Tools

Procore

Job description

Introduction

At ARCO/Murray, we take our “better team, better planning, and better execution” culture seriously. But we’re not an award-winning firm just because we’re a great place to work. We’re relentless experts at what we do.

Overview

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray is seeking a highly motivated & skilled Battery Storage Traveling Superintendent to join our Energy & Infrastructure team. As an ARCO/Murray Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to manage all of the administrative tasks associated with construction and field operations for your project from day one. Our goal will be to empower you in the field and give you, as well as the rest of your Project team, all the tools you'll need to bring your project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications!

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site field operations for BESS and power-related projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Take total ownership of safety, enforcing site-specific safety plans, OSHA requirements, and client/utility standards.
• Manage and maintain the overall construction schedule, coordinating electrical, civil, mechanical, and commissioning activities.
• Supervise and coordinate electrical subcontractors, equipment vendors, and specialty contractors (HV, MV, LV).
• Oversee installation of:
  • Battery enclosures/containers.
  • Inverters, transformers, and switchgear.
  • Foundations, grounding, and trenching.
  • Medium- and high-voltage duct banks and cable pulls.
• Coordinate utility interconnections, inspections, testing, and commissioning support.
• Lead daily huddles, subcontractor coordination meetings, and safety talks.
• Track manpower, productivity, and site logistics on multi-trade, fast-track projects.
• Review drawings, submittals, and RFIs; proactively identify constructability or sequencing issues.
• Maintain jobsite documentation including daily reports, safety logs, and QA/QC records.
• Partner closely with ARCO/Murray Project Managers to drive schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Superintendent experience on commercial, industrial, or power infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience with BESS, substations, renewable energy, power generation, or heavy electrical projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical systems and sequencing.
  • High-voltage safety practices.
  • Utility coordination and inspections.
• Proven ability to lead traveling project assignments (regional or nationwide).
• Strong communication skills with owners, utilities, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Comfortable operating in fast-track, design-build environments.
• Proficient with construction documentation and scheduling tools (Procore experience a plus).