Traveling Construction Superintendent

ABOUT YOU

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead commercial and industrial design-build 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.

At ARCO, you will receive the tools, support, and responsibility to excel from day one while working alongside a team committed to superior solutions, client service, and an award-winning workplace culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Traveling Construction Superintendent, you will:

• Lead field operations and jobsite execution throughout all phases of commercial and industrial construction projects
• Demonstrate strong leadership with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct teams, and effectively resolve conflicts
• Attend the post-award review meeting to gather project details and begin preconstruction planning
• Partner with the project manager to develop the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs
• Oversee the project to ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure effective performance within the project timeline
• 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 manager 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 construction experience as a Lead Superintendent.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the United States.
• Proficiency with construction management and project software, including Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
• Possess and maintain a 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. Our best-in-class benefits and performance-based compensation help us attract and retain top construction industry talent.

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
• Plane ticket home every two weeks when traveling
• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• Three weeks of vacation
• One week of paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
• Scholarships for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• Tuition reimbursement

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