Traveling Assistant Superintendent, Construction

Job Opportunity With ARCO

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 Charleston, SC. We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

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. Benefits include an airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling, business expenses and mileage reimbursement, an industry-leading performance-based bonus program, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Traditional and Roth 401k, tuition reimbursement for associates, scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child, 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel, 1-week paid volunteer leave each year, 100% charitable match, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, and 100% paid 12-week maternity leave.

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, drug-free workplace, 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.

A Day in the Life

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

2+ years of construction experience. Ground up commercial or industrial experience preferred. Pre-cast or tilt-up construction experience preferred. Ability to travel across the country. Computer skills : proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs. Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence.

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 4,000 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #5 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #26 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2022. 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 that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.