Traveling Superintendent, Industrial Construction
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies - Richmond, VA
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ABOUT YOUDo you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader that 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.The best news is that you can work for an award-winning company and live anywhere in the United States as long as you’re willing to travel!ARCO Design/Build is currently seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent with 7+ years of experience leading Industrial and commercial projects. As an ARCO Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to manage all of the administrative tasks associated with construction and field operations for your project from day one. Our goal will be to empower you in the field and give you, as well as the rest of your Project team, all the tools you'll need to bring your project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications!WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUWe 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 not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobsAn airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when travelingBusiness expenses and mileage reimbursementIndustry-leading performance-based bonus programEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Traditional and Roth 401kTuition reimbursement for associatesScholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel1-week paid volunteer leave each year100% charitable matchMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverage Paid parental leaveAt ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be 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.A DAY IN THE LIFEAttend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before constructionParticipate 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 projectDirect and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profitAssist in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samplesCoordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progressInform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changesAssist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costsReview and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documentsCooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progressCooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the companyHold 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 schedulesMaintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements and approvalsDirect adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the projectMake decisions under tight deadlinesOrganize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired resultsDemonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and adequately address conflictExhibit 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 expectationsAct 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 expectationsNECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS7+ years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on industrial or commercial projectsGround up commercial or industrial experience requiredPre-cast or tilt-up construction experience preferred, but not requiredMust have the ability to travel nationwide.Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programsPossess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residenceAbility 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 poundsMAKE 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 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024. 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 that 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 managersLEGAL DISCLAIMER EOE, including disability/vets
Created: 2025-06-07