Traveling Superintendent, Construction
About The Position
We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeking a Traveling Superintendent for a long-term career opportunity based in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have an extreme commitment to safety, be a hard-working leader focused on superior quality, and prefer to manage the construction process from the field. This role involves managing the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one, ensuring completion on schedule, within budget, and per project specifications. You’ll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, cold storage or light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above.
Requirements
- 5-25 years of construction experience.
- At least 5 years as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects of a minimum of 100k sq ft.
- At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast.
- Willing to travel nationally.
- Proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing or walking for long periods, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting heavy loads up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Attend post-award review meetings for project preplanning.
- Participate with the project manager in preparing construction schedules, organization structure, staff selection, and manpower/equipment requirements.
- Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications, stay within schedule, and ensure efficient profit generation.
- Assist the project manager/engineer with duties including material shipment, permanent equipment, and shop drawing/sample approvals.
- Coordinate subcontractor activities for effective performance and integration with project schedules.
- Inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes.
- Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports.
- Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports.
- Cooperate with the owner and representatives, providing updates on construction progress.
- Cooperate with architects or owner representatives amicably 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 potential cost/schedule impacts.
- Maintain a daily diary of significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
- Direct adherence to the company’s safety program.
- Make decisions under tight deadlines.
- Organize people, tools, and equipment; plan and manage multiple activities.
- Demonstrate leadership skills, facing challenges, directing others, and addressing conflict.
- Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating processes, making changes, using customer input, and meeting/exceeding expectations.
- Act with integrity, supporting the company, its values, and employees while focusing on customer requirements.
Benefits
- Vehicle allowance
- Per diem
- 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
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
