ARCO Companies
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Traveling Superintendent, Construction

Location
King of Prussia, PA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
5+ years
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • tilt-up construction
  • construction scheduling
  • cost control
  • subcontractor coordination

About You

  • Do you have an extreme commitment to safety?
  • Are you a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality?
  • Do you prefer to manage the construction process from outside the trailer?
  • If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you based in our Philadelphia office.
  • Who are we?
  • We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
  • You'll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, big box retail, cold storage and/or light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above.
  • You'll have the opportunity to manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one!
  • Bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications.

A Day in the Life

  • The Superintendent is responsible for directly managing the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project.
  • This person is also tasked with bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget and per the project specifications.
  • The Superintendent is in charge of enforcing all Safety and Quality Control policies and procedures and adhering to and implementing all company policies and regulations.
  • Attend the post award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to construction.
  • Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project.
  • Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit.
  • Assist in the activities of the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples.
  • Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress.
  • Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes.
  • Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs.
  • Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents.
  • Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress.
  • Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long term interest of the company.
  • Hold jobsite meetings with project manager and the regional manager.
  • Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
  • Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all 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.

Necessary Qualifications

  • 5-25 years of experience as a lead superintendent on tilt-up construction projects, preferable on jobs that are a minimum of 100k sf.
  • Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
  • Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
  • Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.
  • Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Package that Includes

  • Generous bonus program based on performance
  • ARCO Funded Profit Sharing Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Associates
  • 401k
  • 1 Month Paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
  • Scholarship reimbursement for associates' children
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
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From ARCO Companies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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