Traveling MEP Superintendent, Data Center Construction
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
$90,000 - $160,000 / year
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Description
About You:
Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality? Are you fanatical about creating and managing the construction schedule? 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.
ARCO/Murray is seeking an MEP Superintendent to oversee all MEP activities on large-scale data center projects. You’ll ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance while coordinating subcontractors and driving successful project delivery.
A Day in the Life:
- Oversee all MEP field operations for data center projects
- Coordinate installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Ensure compliance with design specifications, codes, and safety standards
- Manage subcontractor performance and resolve field issues
- Monitor project schedule and report progress to project management team
- Conduct inspections and quality checks for MEP systems
- Collaborate with commissioning teams to ensure system functionality
- Maintain accurate documentation of field activities and testing
- Lead daily coordination meetings with trade partners
Necessary Qualifications:
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5–10 years of experience in MEP supervision, with at least 3 years on data center projects
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Experience with commissioning and integrated systems testing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence
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.
- Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
- An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
- Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
- 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
- Paid parental leave
Typical base compensation for the Superintendent role is between $90,000.00 - $160,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.
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.
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
- Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
- An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
- Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
- 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
- Paid parental leave
About this role
ARCO/Murray is looking for an MEP Superintendent to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations on large-scale data center construction projects based in Chicago. You'll oversee subcontractor coordination, manage installation and commissioning of complex systems, conduct quality inspections, and keep projects on schedule while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance standards. The role requires traveling to project sites, with ARCO covering vehicle allowance, per diem, living expenses, and flights home every two weeks.
This position suits someone with 5–10 years of MEP supervision experience, ideally including at least three years on data center projects. You'll need a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, OSHA certification, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for coordinating multiple trades and managing field challenges.
ARCO offers competitive compensation between $90,000 and $160,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonuses, an ESOP, 401k options, comprehensive health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a one-month paid sabbatical every five years. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and long-term career development within a privately-held firm that has completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide.
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