Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus program

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Sabbatical after 5 years

ESOP

Maternity leave

Travel expenses reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Superintendent to manage field operations on ground-up, large-scale projects (100k+ sf), ensuring on-time completion within budget and to project specs. You will enforce safety and quality control policies while coordinating with subcontractors and the project team.

The role demands 5–25 years of leadership in tilt-up or similar large-scale construction, plus strong organizational and decision-making skills to drive project success from day

Qualifications

• 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, big box retail, cold storage and/or light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to manage field operations from day one and ensure project completion within schedule and budget.
• Strong safety leadership and adherence to quality control policies.

Responsibilities

• Attend post award review meetings and receive project information for preplanning.
• Develop and manage construction activity schedules, staffing, and equipment requirements.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and schedule while controlling costs.

Skills

Tilt-up construction

Project leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Schedule planning

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Project 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 out of our Raleigh, NC office. Who are we? We are ARCO Design/Build.

You’ll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, big box retail, cold storage and/or 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.

A Day In The Life

The Superintendent is responsible for directly managing the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project. This person is also tasked with bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget and per the project specifications. The Superintendent is in charge of enforcing all Safety and Quality Control policies and procedures and adhering to and implementing all company policies and regulations.

• 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 experience as a lead superintendent on tilt-up construction projects, preferable on jobs that are a minimum of 100k sf.


• Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.


• Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.


• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively 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.


• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.


• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.


• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Package That Includes

• Generous bonus program based on performance


• ARCO Funded Profit Sharing Program


• Tuition Reimbursement for Associates


• 401k


• 1 Month Paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment


• Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children


• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

**ARCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer**

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

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.

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.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets