Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO Companies•Indianapolis, IN

77d•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a Traveling Superintendent for a long-term career opportunity based in Indianapolis, IN. This role is for a hard-working leader with an extreme commitment to safety and superior quality, who prefers to manage the construction process from the field. The ideal candidate will have 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, cold storage and light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above. This position offers the opportunity to manage 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.

Requirements

5-25 years of construction experience.
At least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on cold storage projects that are 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 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.

Responsibilities

Attend post-award review meetings 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 the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and 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 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 effectively address conflict.
Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, 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.

Benefits

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
100% paid 12-week maternity leave