Traveling Superintendent, Construction

Arco Ltd; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem travel

Airfare every 2 weeks

401k

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Sabbatical benefit

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health coverage

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations on large tilt-up projects from Raleigh, NC. You will oversee construction activities, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with subcontractors and project managers to deliver quality results.

Ideal candidates bring 5–25 years of lead superintendent experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Salaried role with comprehensive benefits and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of experience as a lead superintendent on tilt-up construction projects, preferably 100k sf or more.
• Ability to manage construction and admin activities on site and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend preconstruction briefings and help plan schedule, staff, and equipment needs.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specs and timeline.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure integration with project schedules.
• Review requisitions, field POs, invoices, and site reports.
• Maintain daily diary and communicate progress to owner/architect representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Organizational skills

Quality focus

Integrity

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

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**

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets