Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO Companies•King of Prussia, PA

78d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Traveling Superintendent for a long-term career opportunity based in our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have an extreme commitment to safety, be a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality, and prefer to manage the construction process from outside the trailer. You will manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one, bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications. This role requires 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, big box retail, cold storage and/or light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above.

Requirements

5-25 years of experience as a lead superintendent on tilt-up construction projects, preferable on jobs that are a minimum of 100k sf.
Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.
Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

Directly managing the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project.
Bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget and per the project specifications.
Enforcing all Safety and Quality Control policies and procedures and adhering to and implementing all company policies and regulations.
Attending post award review meetings to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to construction.
Participating 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.
Directing and controlling the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit.
Assisting in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples.
Coordinating the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress.
Informing all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes.
Assisting in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs.
Reviewing and approving all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
Cooperating with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress.
Cooperating with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long term interest of the company.
Holding jobsite meetings with project manager and the regional manager.
Reporting regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
Maintaining a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements and approvals.
Directing adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project.

Benefits

Generous bonus program based on performance
ARCO Funded Profit Sharing Program
Tuition Reimbursement for Associates
401k
1 Month Paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
Scholarship reimbursement for associates’ children
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
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
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
100% paid 12-week maternity leave