Traveling Superintendent, Construction

ARCO a Family of Construction CompaniesMemphis, TN
Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Traveling Superintendent with a strong commitment to safety and superior quality to manage construction projects. This role involves leading ground-up, cold storage, and light industrial construction projects of 100,000 sq ft and above. The successful candidate will manage the construction and administrative activities associated with field operations, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications.

Requirements

  • 5-25 years of construction experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects (minimum 100k sq ft).
  • At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast.
  • Willingness to travel nationally.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license.
  • Ability to meet physical demands: standing/walking for long periods (sometimes on uneven terrain), bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Attend post-award review meetings for project preplanning.
  • Participate in preparing construction schedules, organization structures, staff selection, and manpower/equipment requirements.
  • Direct and control construction projects to meet specifications, stay within schedule, and achieve profit targets.
  • Assist the project manager/engineer with duties such as material shipment and shop drawing approvals.
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities for effective 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.
  • 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, 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
  • Living expenses on traveling jobs
  • 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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