Traveling Superintendent, Data Center
National
Salary undisclosed
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Description
About You:
Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO National Construction is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to lead data center 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.
A Day in the Life:
As a Traveling Construction Superintendent, you will:
- Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list
- Demonstrate strong leadership with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct subcontractors, and effectively resolve conflicts
- Partner with the project team to support the construction schedule, including activity sequencing, manpower, and equipment needs
- Ensure work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and achieves target profitability
- 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 team 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, with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission critical projects
- Proficiency in construction management software (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam, Excel)
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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 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
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
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
ARCO National Construction is looking for an experienced superintendent to lead large-scale data center construction projects across the country. You'll own jobsite execution from post-award through completion, directing subcontractors, managing schedules, enforcing safety and quality standards, and working closely with project managers to deliver mission-critical facilities. The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to keep multiple moving pieces aligned—from sequencing work and managing costs to communicating progress and resolving conflicts as they arise.
You'll need at least five years as a lead superintendent with specific experience in data center or mission-critical construction, plus proficiency in tools like Procore and Bluebeam. The position is based in St. Louis but involves traveling to project sites; ARCO covers vehicle allowance, per diem, living expenses, and flights home every two weeks. The physical demands are real—expect extended time on your feet, occasional uneven terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
ARCO offers competitive compensation backed by an industry-leading performance bonus, 100% employer-funded ESOP, three weeks of vacation, a paid sabbatical every five years, and comprehensive benefits including 12-week paid maternity leave and tuition reimbursement. The company is privately owned, has completed over 7,500 design-build projects, and ranks among the nation's top contractors.
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