Traveling Superintendent, Data Center

ARCO National Construction Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem and travel living expenses

Performance-based bonus

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401k plans (Traditional and Roth)

Paid sabbatical after five years

Vacation and volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company seeks a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead data center projects across the United States. You will direct subcontractors, manage schedules, enforce safety and quality, and partner with the project manager to deliver profitable, on-time results.

This role requires strong leadership, extensive data center experience, and the ability to travel nationwide. You will report to the project team, complete daily reports, review cost data, and uphold ARCO’s

Qualifications

• 5-25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Excel).
• Ability to meet physical demands and hold a valid driver's license in your state.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Direct subcontractors, maintain schedules, and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Prepare progress and cost reports; review requisitions, PO's, and invoices.
• Maintain clear communication with the project team on plans, costs, and issues.
• Complete daily project reports and uphold ARCO safety program.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management software

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

About You

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead data center projects across the United States.

About You

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead data center projects across the United States.

This is a role for an experienced Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, or similar construction professional who is ready to take ownership of jobsite execution from post-award review through project completion. You will lead subcontractors, maintain project schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, and partner closely with the project manager to deliver successful projects for our clients.

A Day In The Life

As a Traveling Construction Superintendent, you will:

• 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
• 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets