Traveling Data Center Construction Superintendent
About The Position
ARCO National Construction is seeking an experienced construction superintendent to lead data center and mission-critical design-build projects throughout the United States. The role owns jobsite execution from post-award review through project completion, leading subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety and quality standards, and partnering with the project manager to deliver successful projects. The superintendent is expected to uphold company values, demonstrate integrity, and focus on exceeding internal and external client expectations. The position involves travel across the United States. ARCO describes its culture as committed to superior solutions, client service, and an award-winning workplace. The company reports completing more than 7,500 design-build projects nationwide and being ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2026.
Requirements
- 5–25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent.
- At least 3 years of experience in data center construction or mission-critical projects.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the United States.
- Proficiency in construction management software, such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Excel.
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including standing or walking for long periods, sometimes on uneven terrain; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs; and lifting loads up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
- Direct subcontractors, address challenges, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Partner with the project team to support the construction schedule, including activity sequencing and manpower and equipment needs.
- Ensure work meets specifications, remains on schedule, and achieves target profitability.
- Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports that accurately reflect actual costs.
- Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and key project documents.
- Maintain communication with the project team about job progress, plans, and issues that may affect costs or schedules.
- Complete daily reports documenting project details, events, conditions, visitors, client interactions, commitments, and approvals.
- Enforce the company safety program throughout all phases of the project.
- Lead with integrity and a commitment to quality while upholding company values and client expectations.
Benefits
- Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses for traveling jobs.
- Plane ticket home every two weeks while traveling.
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
- 100% employer-funded ESOP for all associates.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k).
- One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
- Three weeks of vacation.
- One week of paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave.
- Scholarships for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
- Tuition reimbursement for associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
