Traveling Superintendent, Commercial Construction

ARCO Companies•Tampa, FL
•Remote

About The Position

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a Traveling Superintendent for a long-term career opportunity. This role is ideal for a hard-working leader with an extreme commitment to safety and superior quality, who prefers to manage the construction process from the field. The company is award-winning and allows employees to live anywhere in the United States as long as they are willing to travel. The position involves managing the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one, ensuring completion on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications.

Requirements

  • 5-25 years of construction experience, with the last 5 years as lead superintendent on commercial, distribution, manufacturing, and/or cold storage projects.
  • Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
  • Willing to travel as projects require.
  • Willing to travel minimally within the Southeast Region.
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience and proficiency working with an iPad or similar tablet highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Attend post-award review meetings to receive project information and details for preplanning.
  • Participate with the project manager in preparing construction schedules, organization structure, staff selection, and manpower/equipment requirements.
  • Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications, stay within the allotted time schedule, and ensure efficient operations to produce expected profit.
  • Assist the project manager/engineer with prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, and obtaining approvals for shop drawings and material samples.
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure effective performance and integration with project schedules.
  • Inform supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes.
  • Assist in the preparation of job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs.
  • Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
  • Cooperate with the owner and their representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress.
  • Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis in the long-term interest of the company.
  • 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 to record significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals.
  • Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project.
  • Make decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Organize people, tools, and equipment, and plan/manage multiple activities to achieve desired results.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, including facing challenges, directing others, and addressing conflict.
  • Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating processes, making necessary changes, using customer input, and meeting/exceeding customer expectations.
  • Act with integrity, supporting the company, its values, and employees, while focusing on meeting/exceeding customer requirements.

Benefits

  • Company pick-up truck or truck allowance
  • Living and travel reimbursement
  • 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 10-week maternity leave
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