Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO/Murray

Emeryville (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance
Per diem
Travel expenses on traveling jobs
Bonus program (performance-based)
ESOP
401k (Traditional)
401k (Roth)
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship for associates’ children
Sabbatical (1 month after 5 years)
Volunteer leave
Charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking an experienced construction leader in Emeryville, CA to manage projects from preplanning to completion. The role requires coordinating schedules, crews, and subcontractors, ensuring safety adherence and quality, and delivering on-time, on-budget results.

Travel to multiple project sites may be required, with a strong emphasis on leadership and communication. We offer a comprehensive compensation package with bonuses, ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and generous

Qualifications

  • 5–25 years of construction experience.
  • OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols.
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

  • Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and preplanning details.
  • Assist in preparing a schedule of construction activities and manpower/equipment needs.
  • Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and timelines.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and integrate their work with project progress.
  • Inform supervisors and subcontractors promptly of schedule changes.
  • Prepare progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
  • Review requisitions, PO's, invoices, and other reports.
  • Coordinate with owner representatives and architects to ensure project alignment.
  • Lead site meetings and report progress to the project/ regional manager.
  • Maintain a daily diary of significant project facts and approvals.
  • Adhere to the company safety program and manage risk under deadlines.
  • Organize people, tools, and equipment to achieve results.
  • Demonstrate leadership and address conflicts effectively.
  • Uphold quality by evaluating processes and using customer input to improve.

Tools

Word
Excel
Outlook
Project scheduling

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

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader who 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. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized asa BestPlace 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

This represents typical base compensation for the role. 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.
Pay Range: $110,000 - $160,000 USD

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. 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.

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, 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 and 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
Requirements
  • 5-25 years of construction experience.
  • Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
  • OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols.
  • Possessand maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limitedto: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.
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