Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Commercial Construction Superintendent – Lead Ground-Up QSR Builds Across Texas

Job Overview:

Company: GCT RE Construction, LLC

Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Location: McKinney, Texas (Travel Required)

Job/Employment Type: Full Time

Project Scope: Ground-Up Commercial & QSR Construction

Mandatory Licences & Certifications: OSHA 30 and Valid Driver's License

The Opportunity : You will serve as the owner's eyes and the builder's hands on site, running ground-up QSR restaurant builds from mobilization through franchisee turnover. This role empowers you to take full ownership of high-profile single-tenant projects across Texas with fast-track execution. You will collaborate directly with project managers and design teams to drive site milestones forward without corporate red tape.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Run day-to-day field operations, sequencing all trades from earthwork to final inspection and turnover.

Conduct thorough site walks prior to mobilization to verify utilities, access, and civil conditions.

Review drawings and QSR brand prototype documents to catch gaps and submit early RFIs.

Sequence trade schedules to manage long-lead items like RTUs, walk-in coolers, and switchgear.

Enforce site quality control to match plans, local building codes, and brand standards.

Drive the project punch list to zero to ensure seamless turnover and Certificate of Occupancy.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience as a commercial superintendent on ground-up projects.

At least 3 completed fast-track QSR, retail pad, or similar ground-up commercial builds.

Full-scope build experience from ground-breaking through sitework, underground utilities, and CO.

Practical knowledge of commercial kitchen MEP, grease interceptors, hoods, and fire suppression.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil, structural, architectural, and MEP plans.

Proven track record coordinating with Texas municipalities, inspectors, and Fire Marshals.

Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and willingness to travel as needed.

Active OSHA 30 certification.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

Experience with national QSR brands such as Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's, or Starbucks.

Demonstrated experience working with franchisee clients and brand-standard inspectors.

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Prior hands-on experience as a trade foreman or carpenter.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 per year based on experience.

Subjective bonus plan tied to performance and project success.

401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2%.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options for employees.

Monthly truck allowance of $600 plus a company credit card for job and travel fuel costs.

15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually.

Per diem allocations provided for out-of-town project assignments.

Company-provided laptop and mobile phone.

About Us: GCT RE Construction, LLC handles site selection, real estate development, and general contracting under one roof. We eliminate red tape so our team can make quick decisions and build footprint-scaling commercial projects efficiently.

 Learn more at

gctre.com .

GCT RE Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.