Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Airfare home every 2 weeks

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in White Plains, NY, seeks a Lead Superintendent to manage multi-site construction projects from start to finish. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, subcontractor coordination, and cost reporting while enforcing site safety and quality.

Travel nationwide is required, with most work in the greater NYC area. Join a family of construction companies that values performance bonuses, ESOP benefits, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 5-25 years in construction with at least 5 years as Lead Superintendent.
• Ground-up commercial or industrial experience required.
• Pre-cast or tilt-up experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel nationwide; most projects in the greater NYC area.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling programs.
• Valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and preplanning details.
• Assist in preparing schedules, staffing, and equipment requirements.
• Direct the total construction project to meet specs and schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors and integrate with project timelines.
• Maintain daily diary documenting significant project facts and approvals.
• Prepare progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
• Ensure safety program adherence on all phases and areas.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Travel flexibility

Microsoft Office

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling software

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? Do you prefer to manage the construction process from outside the trailer? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you based in White Plains, NY. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

A Day In The Life

• Attend the post award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to 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 jobsite meetings with 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

Necessary Qualifications

• 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a Lead Superintendent
• Ground up commercial or industrial experience required
• Pre-cast or tilt-up construction experience preferred, but not required
• Must have the ability to travel nationwide, although most projects will be in the greater NYC area
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license 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
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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 a drug-free workplace and 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.

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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets