Traveling Superintendent, Data Center

ARCO Companies; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Living expenses on traveling jobs

ESOP for associates

401k including Roth

Sabbatical after five years

Vacation time

Volunteer leave & charitable match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a Lead Superintendent to drive large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list, ensuring safety, schedule, and profitability. You will lead field teams, coordinate subs, monitor costs, complete daily reports, and maintain open communication with the project team.

Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam and Excel is required. ARCO offers strong benefits including vehicle allowance, per diem, ESOP, 401(k), sabbatical, vacation, and

Qualifications

• 5-25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent.
• At least 5 years in data center construction or mission critical projects.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Direct subcontractors and resolve conflicts while maintaining schedule and cost targets.
• Support the construction schedule with activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment planning.
• Ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability.
• Prepare job progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
• Review requisitions, field PO's, invoices, and key project documents.
• Maintain communication with the project team on progress and issues impacting costs or schedules.
• Complete daily reports documenting key project details, events, and client interactions.
• Enforce adherence to the company's safety program across all phases.
• Lead with integrity and uphold quality to exceed client expectations.

Skills

Lead Superintendent

Data center construction

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

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 Superintendents to run data center projects. 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:

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list
• Demonstrate strong leadership with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct subcontractors, and effectively resolve conflicts
• Partner with the project team to support the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs
• Ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability
• 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 team 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, with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission critical projects
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam, 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
• 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 have been 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.