Construction Superintendent, Industrial

ARCO Companies•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead industrial construction projects in the Chicagoland area. The role is local and does not require travel. The Superintendent manages administrative tasks and field operations from project startup through completion, with the goal of delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications. Projects may include ground-up industrial, cold storage, wastewater, or food and beverage processing construction. The Superintendent works closely with the project manager, regional manager, subcontractors, owners, and architects. The position requires strong safety and quality leadership, sound judgment under tight deadlines, and the ability to organize people, tools, equipment, and multiple activities. Physical duties include prolonged standing or walking, sometimes on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting loads up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

5–25+ years of construction experience, including at least 5 years as a lead superintendent on ground-up builds, additions, or build-outs in cold storage or food and beverage processing facilities.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing or walking, sometimes on uneven terrain; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs; and lifting loads up to 50 pounds.
Commitment to safety and quality, with leadership skills and the ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and plan before construction.
Work with the project manager to prepare construction activity schedules and sequencing, organizational structure, staff selection, and manpower and equipment requirements.
Direct and control the construction project to meet specifications, schedule, and expected profit.
Assist the project manager and engineer with their duties, including timely shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals for shop drawings and material samples.
Coordinate subcontractors’ work and integrate it with project schedules and progress.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes.
Help prepare job progress and cost reports that accurately reflect actual costs.
Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
Keep the owner and the owner’s representatives informed of construction progress.
Work cooperatively with architects and owner representatives while acting in the company’s long-term interests.
Hold job site meetings with the project manager and regional manager.
Report regularly to the project manager on progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
Maintain a daily diary recording significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
Direct adherence to the company safety program throughout all project phases and areas.
Make decisions under tight deadlines and organize people, tools, and equipment to manage multiple activities.
Demonstrate leadership by facing challenges, directing others, and addressing conflict.
Evaluate project-related processes, make necessary changes, use customer input to improve, and meet or exceed customer expectations.
Act with integrity, support the company and its values and employees, and focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Benefits

Vehicle allowance or company-provided vehicle
Performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for associates’ children, up to $28,000 per child
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
One week of paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid parental leave