Traveling Superintendent, Construction

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-25 years of experience as a lead superintendent in tilt-up construction on projects of 100K sq ft or more.
  • Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Skilled in organizing resources and planning multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proven leadership with conflict resolution capabilities.
  • Focus on quality improvements based on customer feedback and expectations.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling software.
  • Valid driver's license in state of residence.

Responsibilities

  • Attend post-award meetings to gather project information for preplanning.
  • Collaborate with project managers on scheduling and staffing needs.
  • Manage total project execution to meet specifications, time, and profitability.
  • Assist project manager with material shipment and approvals of documentation.
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities to align with project schedules.
  • Keep all stakeholders informed of schedule changes.
  • Maintain detailed logs of project events and communicate regularly with management.

Benefits

  • Generous performance-based bonus program.
  • Profit sharing through ARCO funded plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities for employees and scholarships for their children.
  • 401k plans including traditional and Roth options.
  • Paid sabbaticals every five years and substantial travel funds.
  • Charitable giving support with matching donations.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage including maternity leave.
Full Job Description


You'll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, big box retail, cold storage and/or light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above. You'll have the opportunity to manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one! Bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications.

A Day in the Life:

The Superintendent is responsible for directly managing the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project. This person is also tasked with bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget and per the project specifications. The Superintendent is in charge of enforcing all Safety and Quality Control policies and procedures and adhering to and implementing all company policies and regulations.
  • Attend the post award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to 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 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, in 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, but in the long term interest of the company.
  • Hold jobsite meetings with 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, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements and approvals.
  • Direct adherence to the company's safety program in all phases and areas of the project.

Necessary Qualifications:
  • 5-25 years of experience as a lead superintendent on tilt-up construction projects, preferable on jobs that are a minimum of 100k sf.
  • Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively 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.
  • Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.
  • Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Package that Includes:
  • Generous bonus program based on performance
  • ARCO Funded Profit Sharing Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Associates
  • 401k
  • 1 Month Paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
  • Scholarship reimbursement for associates' children
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

  • 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 401k
  • 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
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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