Superintendent

ARCO Companies•Richmond, VA

32d

About The Position

The Superintendent directly manages the construction and administrative activities associated with a project’s field operations. The role is responsible for completing projects on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications. The Superintendent enforces safety and quality-control policies and procedures and implements company policies and regulations. The position works with the project manager and other project participants to plan and coordinate construction activities, staffing, equipment, subcontractors, materials, schedules, costs, and reporting. It requires organizing people and resources, making decisions under tight deadlines, and maintaining effective working relationships with owners, architects, and their representatives. Travel across the country is required.

Requirements

5–25 years of construction experience.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
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.
Ability to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan and manage multiple activities.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including willingness to face challenges, direct others, and address conflict effectively.
Commitment to quality, including evaluating project processes, making improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
Integrity and support for the company, its values, and employees, with a focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Ability to travel across the country.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and support preconstruction planning.
Work with the project manager to prepare construction schedules and sequences, 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 or engineer with project duties, including timely shipment of materials and equipment and obtaining approvals for shop drawings and material samples.
Coordinate subcontractor activities so work is performed effectively and integrated with project schedules and progress.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes.
Assist in preparing 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 representatives informed of construction progress and cooperate with them and with architects in the company’s long-term interest.
Hold job-site meetings with the project manager and regional manager.
Report regularly to the project manager on job 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 phases and areas of the project.
Make decisions under tight deadlines and organize people, tools, and equipment to manage multiple activities and achieve results.
Demonstrate leadership by facing challenges, directing others, and addressing conflict effectively.
Evaluate project-related processes, make necessary changes, use customer input to improve, and meet or exceed customer expectations.
Act with integrity and support the company, its values, and its employees while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Benefits

Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs.
An airplane ticket home every two weeks when traveling.
Business expenses and mileage reimbursement.
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Traditional and Roth 401(k).
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarship 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 paid volunteer leave each year.
100% charitable match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Paid parental leave.