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Traveling Superintendent, Multifamily Construction
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Full-time
Vehicle allowance, Per diem, Living expenses, Performance-based bonus, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Superintendent will direct all construction project activities, including scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and budget management to ensure project completion. They are responsible for maintaining safety standards, managing administrative field operations, and providing regular progress reports to project managers.
Requirements
Candidates must have 10+ years of construction experience, specifically leading ground-up commercial multifamily projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling software is required, along with the ability to meet physical job demands.
Full job description
About You:
Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality? Are you fanatical about creating and managing the construction schedule? 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.
ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent with 10+ years of experience leading ground up commercial multifamily projects. As an ARCO/Murray 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!
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 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 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, 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 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:
10+ years' of construction experience
Previous experience leading wood, steel, and concrete commerical multifamily projects preferred
Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver 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:
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 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 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
Paid parental leave
At 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.
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.
ARCO/Murray is a single source national design and construction firm that specializes in commercial construction and real estate needs for Fortune 500 companies and individual businesses. We believe through the design-build process, our team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, architects, and designers are capable of executing the most demanding projects throughout the United States and Canada. As a Top 4 U.S. Design-Builder (ENR), we pride ourselves in offering the best solutions and adding value to every project through 'Better People, Better Planning and Better Execution.'
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