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Superintendent

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

Salary undisclosed

Richmond, VA, USContractOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

About You:

 

ARCO has an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent.  The ideal candidate will have five plus years working as a lead Superintendent on tilt wall construction projects.  We are a growing national general contractor with a focus on light industrial, cold storage, and light manufacturing projects throughout the greater Richmond area.

 

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.

 

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.
  • Assure that adequate manpower is provided as required to meet construction schedules.
  • Analyze construction equipment requirements and provide necessary equipment as required to utilize manpower efficiently, and release equipment when not required.
  • Perform material and quantity estimates for each phase of work.
  • 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.
  • Direct and supervise the activities of craft superintendents and/or foremen in the performance of their regular duties.
  • Determine and convey to subordinates the most efficient construction techniques to be employed to assure quality and efficiency in construction.
  • 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, in preparing and submitting all change orders.
  • Direct all subordinates in promptly supplying all required accounting data, conforming to all company accounting and administrative procedures.
  • 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.
  • Review all request for change orders with the project manager to assure adequate provisions for direct costs, overhead, profit and time extensions are accounted for and are properly documented as well as that they are submitted promptly.
  • 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, progress payment requests, 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.
  • 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.
  • Become familiar with all company policies and adhere strictly to them in all activities and dealings, and require all employees to be aware of them and conform to them in their activities.
  • Carry out any additional responsibilities assigned by the project manager.

Working Conditions

 

The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure.  Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

 

Necessary Qualifications: 

  • 5-25 years 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

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401k
  • Profit Sharing
  • 1 Month Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Yearly bonus potential

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)
  • tuition reimbursement

About this role

ARCO, a rapidly growing national general contractor specializing in light industrial, cold storage, and light manufacturing projects, is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations in the Richmond area. This contract position requires someone with five or more years as a lead superintendent on tilt-up construction projects, ideally managing jobs of 100,000 square feet or larger. You'll own the full scope of project delivery—managing schedules, budgets, specifications, and profitability while directing craft superintendents and foremen, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

The day-to-day work spans both strategic planning and hands-on site management. You'll collaborate with project managers on scheduling and resource allocation, analyze equipment needs, perform material estimates, and direct construction techniques to maximize efficiency. Administrative responsibilities include reviewing change orders, approving requisitions and invoices, maintaining daily project diaries, and preparing progress and cost reports. You'll also serve as the primary liaison between ARCO, owners, architects, and subcontractors, keeping all parties aligned on progress and changes.

Success in this role demands strong leadership, sound judgment under pressure, and proven organizational skills across people, equipment, and multiple concurrent activities. You'll need proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling software, plus a valid driver's license. Most work occurs in job site office trailers or structures, with outdoor time requiring appropriate PPE. ARCO offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, yearly bonus potential, and a one-month paid sabbatical after five years.

Typical pay for this role

$100,000

Typical range: $60,000 to $120,000

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