Traveling Superintendent, Construction

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