Traveling Superintendent

ARCO Companies•Dallas, TX

About The Position

ARCO is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to direct and control construction projects so they meet specifications, schedules, and expected profitability. The role participates in project preplanning and works with project managers on construction schedules, staffing, manpower, and equipment needs. It coordinates subcontractors and trade sequencing, tracks progress and costs, manages project documentation, and maintains communication with owners, architects, project managers, and regional managers. The superintendent is expected to lead jobsite safety and quality efforts, make decisions under tight deadlines, organize people and resources, and address challenges and conflicts effectively. The position travels to project sites as needed and requires the ability to meet the physical demands of active construction sites.

Requirements

5–25 years of construction experience.
At least 5 years of construction experience on HVAC-heavy commercial or industrial projects, or a degree in construction management, engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience coordinating HVAC and mechanical scopes, including ductwork, piping, equipment setting, and mechanical system installation.
Experience managing HVAC subcontractors, coordinating trade sequencing, and resolving field conflicts involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural scopes.
Familiarity with mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, RFIs, and installation requirements.
Experience coordinating HVAC equipment delivery, installation, startup, testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), and commissioning.
Ability to identify potential mechanical scope conflicts, schedule constraints, and installation issues before they affect project milestones.
Understanding of HVAC quality-control requirements, jobsite safety procedures, and applicable construction codes and standards.
Experience coordinating with project managers, engineers, design teams, commissioning agents, and owners.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols.
Current, valid driver's license in the state of residence.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Ability to meet physical demands, including prolonged standing or walking, sometimes on uneven terrain; bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs; and lifting loads of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction management software such as Procore.

Responsibilities

Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and prepare for construction.
Work with the project manager to prepare construction activity schedules and sequences, organization structures, staff selections, 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 and engineer with their duties, including arranging timely shipment of materials and equipment and obtaining approvals for shop drawings and material samples.
Coordinate subcontractor activities so work is effective and integrated 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.
Cooperate with the owner and representatives and keep them informed of construction progress.
Work amicably with architects and owner representatives while protecting the company's long-term interests.
Hold jobsite meetings with the project manager and regional manager.
Report regularly to the project manager on job progress, plans, and issues that could significantly affect cost or schedule.
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 project phases and areas.
Make decisions under tight deadlines and organize people, tools, equipment, and activities to achieve project 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, support the company and its employees, and maintain focus on customer requirements and expectations.
Coordinate HVAC and mechanical scopes, subcontractors, trade sequencing, equipment delivery and installation, startup, testing, adjusting and balancing, and commissioning.

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.