Traveling Superintendent, Energy & Infrastructure

ARCO Companies•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

ARCO is seeking a Traveling Superintendent for its Energy & Infrastructure work. The Superintendent directs and controls construction projects to meet specifications, schedules, and expected profit. The role participates in project preplanning and scheduling, coordinates subcontractors and construction resources, monitors costs and progress, and maintains communication with project managers, regional managers, owners, and their representatives. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, leadership, and customer expectations, with travel to project sites as needed.

Requirements

5–25 years of construction experience.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols.
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing or walking, sometimes on uneven terrain; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs; and lifting loads up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Attend post-award review meetings and receive project information for preplanning before construction.
Work with the project manager to prepare construction schedules and sequences, organizational structure, staff selection, and manpower and equipment requirements.
Direct and control the construction project to meet specifications and schedules efficiently and achieve expected profit.
Assist the project manager or engineer with duties such as timely shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals for shop drawings and material samples.
Coordinate subcontractors’ activities and integrate their work with project schedules and progress.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes.
Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports that accurately reflect actual costs.
Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
Keep the owner and the owner’s representatives informed about construction progress.
Work cooperatively with architects and owner representatives while protecting the company’s long-term interests.
Hold job-site meetings with the project manager and regional manager.
Report regularly to the project manager on progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
Maintain a daily diary recording significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
Direct adherence to the company safety program throughout all phases and areas of the project.
Make decisions under tight deadlines.
Organize people, tools, and equipment, and plan and manage multiple activities to achieve desired results.
Demonstrate leadership by facing challenges, directing others, and addressing conflict effectively.
Evaluate project-related processes, make necessary changes, use customer input for improvements, and meet or exceed customer expectations.
Act with integrity and support the company, its values, and employees while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Benefits

Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs.
An airplane ticket home every two weeks when traveling.
Business expenses and mileage reimbursement.
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Traditional and Roth 401(k).
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarships for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
One week of paid volunteer leave each year.
100% charitable match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Paid parental leave.