Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies•Houston, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Traveling Superintendent with an extreme commitment to safety and a passion for superior quality. This is a long-term career opportunity to manage the construction process from the field. You will lead ground-up, cold storage, and light industrial construction projects of 100,000 sq ft and above. The role involves managing the construction and administrative activities associated with field operations from day one, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications.

Requirements

5-25 years of construction experience.
At least 5 years of experience as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects of a minimum of 100,000 sq ft.
At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast.
Willingness 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 information and preplanning.
Participate in preparing construction schedules, organization structure, staff selection, and manpower/equipment requirements.
Direct and control construction projects to meet specifications, stay within schedule, and ensure profitability.
Assist the project manager/engineer with duties such as material shipment and shop drawing 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 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 issues affecting costs or schedules.
Maintain a daily diary of significant project facts, events, conditions, contacts, commitments, 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 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