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ARCO Companies

Traveling Superintendent, Construction

LocationADB Houston (051), ARCO Design/Build, Houston, TX, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5–25 yrs
DepartmentSuperintendent
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have10
5-25 years of construction experience
At least 5 years as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects at least 100k sq ft
At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast
Computer skills: proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence
Extreme commitment to safety
Hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality
Leadership skills with ability to face challenges, direct others, and address conflict
Commitment to quality and customer expectations
Act with integrity and support for company values
Eligibility2
Willing to travel nationally
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds)
Skills
Word
Excel
Outlook
project scheduling programs
Benefits
Vehicle allowance
Per diem
Living expenses
Airplane ticket
Business expenses
Mileage reimbursement
Performance bonus
Esop
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship
Sabbatical
Paid volunteer leave
Charitable match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Maternity leave
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. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
You’ll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, cold storage and 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:
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Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction
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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
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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
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Assist the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
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Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
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Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
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Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
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Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
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Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
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Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
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Hold job site meetings with project manager and the regional manager
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Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
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Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals
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Direct adherence to the company’s safety program in all phases and areas of the project
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Make decisions under tight deadlines
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Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
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Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
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Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
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Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
Necessary Qualifications:
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5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects that are a minimum of 100k sq ft
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At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast
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Willing to travel nationally
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Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs
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Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence
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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:
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
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Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
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An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
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Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
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Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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Traditional and Roth 401k
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Tuition reimbursement for associates
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Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
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1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
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1-week paid volunteer leave each year
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100% charitable match
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
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100% paid 12-week maternity leave
About the company
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
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.
Hiring process
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
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