Traveling Superintendent, Industrial

ARCO/Murray; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem and travel living expenses

Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks

Mileage reimbursement

Performance-based bonus

ESOP

401(k) Traditional and Roth

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

+$5,000 travel

1-week paid volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction seeks an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead ground‑up industrial and food/beverage projects nationwide. You will manage field operations, coordinate with owners, subcontractors, and engineers, and drive project delivery on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5–25+ years in construction, excels in fast‑track environments, and can travel regionally or nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5–25+ years of construction experience, with at least 5 years as a lead superintendent on cold storage or food and beverage facilities.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling software.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Ability to meet physical demands (standing/walking long hours, lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Proven ability to lead traveling project assignments (regional or nationwide).
• Strong communication skills with owners, utilities, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Comfortable operating in fast-track, design-build environments.
• Proficient with construction documentation and scheduling tools; Procore experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and pre‑planning details.
• Assist project manager in preparing a schedule of activities, organization structure, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and stay on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate activities of subcontractors to integrate with project schedules.
• Inform supervisors and subcontractors promptly of schedule changes and approvals.
• Prepare and review job progress and cost reports reflecting actual costs.
• Cooperate with owner representatives and architects to maintain alignment with project goals.
• Hold site meetings and report progress to the project manager and regional manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

MS Office

Scheduling

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent with 5‑15+ years of experience leading ground‑up industrial, cold storage, wastewater (WWT), or food and beverage processing construction projects. As an ARCO/Murray Superintendent, you will manage all administrative tasks associated with construction and field operations from day one. Our goal is to empower you in the field and give you, and your project team, all the tools you need to bring your project to completion on schedule, within budget, and according to 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 supports our associates and their families, and 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 401(k)
• 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

Typical base compensation for the Superintendent role is between $90,000 and $160,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

DAY‑IN‑THE‑LIFE

• Attend the post‑award review meeting to receive project information and details for pre‑planning before 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 stay 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, and 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, in the long‑term interest of the company.
• Hold job site meetings with the 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, visitor and owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements and approvals.
• Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project.
• Make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Demonstrate leadership skills with the ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and adequately 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.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–25+ years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on cold storage or food and beverage processing facility ground‑up builds, additions, or build‑outs.
• Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including 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.
• Proven ability to lead traveling project assignments (regional or nationwide).
• Strong communication skills with owners, utilities, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑track, design‑build environments.
• Proficient with construction documentation and scheduling tools (Procore experience a plus).

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 6,550 design‑build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. Most importantly, our clients 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 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. 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