Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Plane tickets home

Performance bonus

ESOP

401k

Paid sabbatical

Vacation time

Volunteer leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking Traveling Superintendents to manage diverse projects across the United States. You will lead field teams, collaborate with the PM, and ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

The role demands 5–25 years as a Lead Superintendent, travel nationwide, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Excel. A valid driver's license and physical stamina are required. ARCO offers extensive benefits and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent.
• Willing to travel throughout the United States.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore/Bluebeam/MS Excel).
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.
• Ability to meet physical demands (standing or walking for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership, direct teams, and resolve conflicts.
• Attend post-award review meetings and begin preconstruction planning.
• Develop construction schedules with project manager balancing manpower and equipment needs.
• Oversee project execution to meet specs, schedule, and profitability targets.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to meet project timelines.
• Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
• Review and approve requisitions, field PO's, invoices, and key project documents.
• Maintain constant communication with the project manager on progress and issues.
• Complete daily reports documenting key project details and site events.
• Enforce adherence to ARCO's safety program across all project phases.
• Lead with integrity and uphold company values to exceed client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Team management

Communication

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Job description

About You

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for Traveling Superintendents to run projects across the country. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A Day In The Life

• Demonstrate strong leadership with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct teams, and effectively resolve conflicts
• Attend the post-award review meeting to gather project details and begin preconstruction planning
• Partner with the project manager to develop the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs
• Oversee the project to ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure effective performance within the project timeline
• Assist in the preparation of job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
• Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and key project documents
• Maintain constant communication with the project manager to keep them informed of job progress, plans, and issues that may impact costs or schedules
• Complete daily reports documenting key project details, events, conditions, visitors, client interactions, commitments, and approvals
• Enforce adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases of the project
• Lead with integrity and a commitment to quality, upholding company values and focusing on exceeding internal and external client expectations

Necessary Qualifications

• 5-25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent
• Willing to travel throughout the United States
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam, MS Excel)
• 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.

What We Can Offer You

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
• Plane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• Tuition reimbursement for associates

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.

EOE, including disability/vets