Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO Design/Build; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance and per diem for on‑

Living expenses on traveling jobs

Performance bonus program

ESOP

401k plans

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Paid sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a seasoned Lead Superintendent to oversee ground-up, cold storage and light industrial projects from planning to completion. The role focuses on delivering projects 100k sq ft and larger on schedule and within budget, while leading field teams and coordinating subcontractors.

You will travel nationally, manage schedules, cost control, safety programs, and ensure project specifications are met.

Qualifications

• 5-25 years of construction leadership experience, including ground-up, cold storage and light industrial projects (100k sq ft and above).
• Willing to travel nationally and manage field operations from planning through project completion.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Attend planning meetings and develop preconstruction plans and schedules.
• Direct and control construction activities to meet specs, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage site safety, quality, and progress reporting.
• Prepare and review progress/cost reports and implement changes as needed.
• Maintain daily project diary and ensure adherence to safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Team management

Proactive communication

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. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

You’ll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground‑up, cold storage and light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above. You’ll have the opportunity to manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one, bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• 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

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 the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and 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 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 effectively address conflict
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, 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

• 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects that are a minimum of 100k sq ft
• At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast
• Willing to travel nationally
• 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
• 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets