Traveling Superintendent, Construction

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

Qualifications

  • 5-25 years of construction experience, focusing on lead supervisory roles for at least 5 years
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling software
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Experience managing cold storage and light industrial projects preferred
  • Strong understanding of safety protocols in construction environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead and control the entire construction project to meet specifications and deadlines
  • Assist in developing construction schedules and manpower requirements
  • Ensure effective coordination with subcontractors and project teams
  • Review and approve significant project documents like purchase orders and invoices
  • Maintain regular communication with project managers and stakeholders regarding progress and challenges
  • Document daily project facts and important events in a diary
  • Direct compliance with safety programs at all project phases

Benefits

  • Vehicle allowance and per diem for travel jobs
  • Airplane ticket home every 2 weeks during travel
  • Reimbursement for business expenses and mileage
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company
Full Job Description
ABOUT YOU

Are you looking for a team of construction professionals that share your commitment to Safety, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction above all else?  Are you looking for a team that will value and utilize your experience in the field? If the answer is “Yes”, then we have an opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, The Design/Build Experts.

 

ARCO/Murray International Construction is currently seeking a Traveling Superintendent that will be responsible for leading ground-up cold storage, light industrial, and other commercial construction projects across Canada.  As an ARCO Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to manage all 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 YOU
  • 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
A DAY IN THE LIFE
  • Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning 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 within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
  • Assist the project manager 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, but in the long-term interest of the company
  • Hold job site 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
  • Make decisions under tight deadlines
  • Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
  • Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
  • Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, 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 jobs
  • 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

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 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.

 

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