Traveling Superintendent, Controls

ARCO/Murray; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates' children

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking a hands-on Controls Traveling Superintendent to lead field execution of controls and low-voltage work on complex data center and BESS projects. You will oversee installation, coordination, quality, safety, progress tracking, startup readiness, and commissioning support from mobilization through turnover.

The ideal candidate is a practical field leader who can direct crews, read and interpret controls and electrical documents, coordinate effectively with the project team

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret control diagrams and electrical documents.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and OSHA awareness.
• Ability to travel regionally and stay on site when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field execution of controls and low-voltage install.
• Supervise installation crews and subcontractors, manage manpower and coordination.
• Coordinate with ARCO/Murray superintendent, project team, and vendors.
• Review drawings, sequences of operation, and installation details for conflicts.
• Document field conditions, raise RFIs, and drive timely resolutions.
• Track progress using reports, look-aheads, and turnover documentation.
• Support energization, lockout/tagout, and startup readiness.

Skills

Field leadership

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About You

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.

About You

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. Second Order Controls is seeking a hands-on Controls Traveling Superintendent to lead the field execution of controls and low-voltage work on complex data center, battery energy storage system (BESS), and other mission-critical projects. This role will oversee installation, coordination, quality, safety, progress tracking, startup readiness, and commissioning support from mobilization through turnover. The ideal candidate is a practical field leader who can direct crews, read and interpret controls and electrical documents, coordinate effectively with the project team and other trades, and troubleshoot issues until the work is complete. This position requires primarily regional travel to active project sites and the flexibility to support project-specific schedules

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead day-to-day field execution of controls, BAS, PLC, instrumentation, and low-voltage installation activities.
• Supervise controls installation crews and subcontractors, including manpower planning, work assignments, productivity, and daily coordination.
• Coordinate controls work with the ARCO/Murray superintendent, project manager, electrical and mechanical trades, equipment vendors, controls programmers, and commissioning team.
• Review drawings, control diagrams, sequences of operation, point lists, equipment information, and installation details to identify conflicts or missing information before they affect the schedule.
• Document field conditions, develop clear questions and RFIs, and help drive timely resolutions with engineering, vendors, and project leadership.
• Track installation progress using drawing markups, daily reports, look-ahead planning, quantities, punch lists, and other project documentation.
• Support installation and verification of conduit, cable, panels, sensors, actuators, control devices, network infrastructure, terminations, and related equipment.
• Coordinate point-to-point checks, device verification, loop checks, startup activities, controls troubleshooting, and commissioning readiness.
• Help plan and execute safe energization activities, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, access control, trade coordination, and communication of impacts to the project team.
• Isolate and troubleshoot issues across controls, electrical installation, mechanical equipment, sequences, communications, and field devices; elevate appropriately when engineering or vendor support is required.
• Maintain accurate as-built information, inspection records, testing documentation, turnover materials, and closeout deliverables.
• Promote a safety-first culture, enforce site requirements, and ensure work is performed in accordance with project documents, manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, and company expectations.
• Communicate schedule risks, material needs, manpower concerns, quality issues, and field progress clearly and proactively.
• Travel primarily within the assigned region and support occasional extended stays or weekend work when required by project milestones.

Necessary Qualifications

• 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
• 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, 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

• 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

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.

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