Traveling Superintendent, Life Sciences

ARCO/Murray National Construction

5d•$90,000 - $160,000

About The Position

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead Life Sciences commercial construction projects. The Superintendent manages administrative tasks and field operations from the beginning of the project, helping ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications. The role involves overseeing project planning and execution, coordinating subcontractors and project personnel, monitoring costs and schedules, communicating with owners and project leadership, maintaining project records, and enforcing the company safety program. The position also requires organizing people, tools, and equipment, making timely decisions, and demonstrating leadership and a commitment to quality and customer expectations.

Requirements

5–15+ years of construction experience, including at least 5 years as a lead superintendent.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs.
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing or walking, sometimes on uneven terrain; bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs; and lifting loads up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience leading design/build industrial, cold storage, food and beverage, advanced manufacturing, or data center projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend the post-award review meeting and receive project information for preplanning before construction.
Work with the project manager to prepare construction activity schedules and sequences, define the organization structure, select staff, and determine manpower and construction equipment requirements.
Direct and control the construction project to meet specifications, schedule, and expected profit.
Assist the project manager and engineer with their duties, including arranging timely shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals for shop drawings and material samples.
Coordinate subcontractor activities so work is performed effectively and integrated with project schedules and progress.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors about 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 the owner's representatives and keep them informed of construction progress.
Work amicably 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 about job 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's 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.
Evaluate project-related processes and make necessary changes to support quality, using customer input and meeting or exceeding 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 expense 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.