Traveling Construction Superintendent

ARCO National Holdings
Richmond Heights, MO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior construction professionals with leadership experience who are willing to travel extensively and manage complex projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of leadership experience in construction management
    — “5-25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent”
  • Individuals with strong project coordination and scheduling skills
    — “Partner with the project manager to develop the construction schedule”
  • Professionals who can manage field operations and maintain high standards of safety and quality
    — “Lead field operations and jobsite execution throughout all phases of commercial and industrial construction projects”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a core requirement, with potential for extended time away from home
    — “Willing to travel throughout the United States”
  • Must be physically able to handle construction site demands, including heavy lifting
    — “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.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience leading subcontractors and managing project timelines effectively
    — “Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure effective performance within the project timeline”
  • Emphasize your ability to enforce safety and quality standards consistently
    — “Enforce adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases of the project”
  • Showcase your familiarity with construction management software like Procore and Bluebeam
    — “Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Excel)”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain detailed documentation and communication
    — “Complete daily reports documenting key project details, events, conditions, visitors, client interactions, commitments, and approvals”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • leading field operations and jobsite execution
  • partnering with project manager to develop construction schedule
  • overseeing project to ensure work meets specifications
  • assisting in preparation of job progress and cost reports
  • enforcing adherence to safety program
Typical background
5-25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial And Industrial ConstructionField OperationsJobsite ExecutionProject ManagementSchedulingSubcontractor CoordinationCost ReportingSafety StandardsQuality ControlTeam Leadership

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementProcoreBluebeamMS ExcelSafety ProgramQuality StandardsProject ManagementSubcontractor CoordinationJob Progress And Cost ReportsField Purchase OrdersInvoicesProject DocumentsCommunicationConflict ResolutionLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingStrategic ThinkingConstructionSafetyQuality

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 a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead commercial and industrial design-build projects across the United States.

This is a role for an experienced Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, Senior 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

Lead field operations and jobsite execution throughout all phases of commercial and industrial construction projects

Demonstrate strong leadership with the ability and willingness to face challenges, direct teams, and effectively resolve conflicts

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

Partner with the project manager to develop the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs

Oversee the project to ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability

Coordinate 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

Review and approve requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and key project documents

Maintain constant communication with the 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

5-25 years of experience as a Lead Superintendent

Willing to travel throughout the United States

Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS 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 or 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

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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