Traveling Assistant Construction Superintendent

ARCO National Holdings
United States
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing commercial and industrial design-build projects and are comfortable with extensive travel across the United States.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in commercial and industrial design-build projects and a proven ability to manage subcontractors effectively
    — “assist the superintendent in developing the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs”
  • Professionals ready to take ownership of jobsite execution and maintain consistent communication with leadership
    — “maintain constant communication with the superintendent and project manager to keep them informed of job progress, plans, and issues”
  • Individuals who have worked on warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, data center, or cold storage projects and are willing to travel frequently
    — “willing to travel throughout the United States”

Things to consider

  • Travel commitments may require living away from home for extended periods, with plane tickets home every 2 weeks
    — “plane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling”
  • The role involves physical labor and lifting heavy loads, so candidates must be prepared for on-site work conditions
    — “lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in managing subcontractors and ensuring project timelines are met
    — “assist in coordinating subcontractor activities to ensure effective performance within the project timeline”
  • Demonstrate your ability to prepare and manage job progress and cost reports with accuracy
    — “assist in the preparation of job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs”
  • Showcase your leadership in upholding safety standards and quality control on jobsites
    — “enforce adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases of the project”
  • Emphasize your communication skills and ability to keep leadership informed of project status
    — “maintain constant communication with the superintendent and project manager”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • on-time project delivery
  • high safety standards
Typical background
2+ years in construction project management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project CoordinationConstruction SchedulingSubcontractor ManagementSafety EnforcementProject Documentation

Preferred

Construction Management Software ProficiencyTravel Management

About the role

Original posting from ARCO National Holdings via Greenhouse

ABOUT YOU

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking an Traveling Assistant Construction Superintendent to lead commercial and industrial design-build projects across the United States.

This is a role for an experienced Assistant Superintendent or similar construction professional who is ready to take ownership of jobsite execution from post-award review through project completion. You will lead subcontractors, maintain project schedules, enforce safety and quality standards, and partner closely with the project manager to deliver successful projects for our clients.

At ARCO, you will receive the tools, support, and responsibility to excel from day one while working alongside a team committed to superior solutions, client service, and an award-winning workplace culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Attend the post-award review meeting to gather project details and begin preconstruction planning

Assist the superintendent in developing the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs

Support the superintendent in overseeing the project to ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability

Assist in coordinating subcontractor activities to ensure effective performance within the project timeline

Assist in the preparation of job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs

Assist in reviewing requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and key project documents

Maintain constant communication with the superintendent and project manager to keep them informed of job progress, plans, and issues that may impact costs or schedules

Complete daily reports documenting key project details, events, conditions, visitors, client interactions, commitments, and approvals

Enforce adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases of the project

Lead with integrity and a commitment to quality, upholding company values and focusing on exceeding internal and external client expectations

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2 years of experience on warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, data center, commercial and/or cold storage projects

Willing to travel throughout the United States

Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Excel)

Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods of time, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs

Plane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

3 weeks of vacation

1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

On-site gym

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

Tuition reimbursement for associates

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Source: ARCO National Holdings careers (Greenhouse)

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