Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

A commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee grocery store remodels, retail buildouts, and ground-up commercial projects. The role is best for someone who has handled fast-paced, occupied retail environments and understands scheduling, phasing, shutdowns, and subcontractor coordination. This position offers steady year-round commercial work and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run day-to-day jobsite operations for grocery stores, retail remodels, rollouts, and tenant improvement projects

• Manage subcontractors, site logistics, safety, and daily progress

• Build and maintain project schedules; plan shutdowns, night work, and occupied-store phases

• Coordinate with Project Manager on RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation

• Lead daily and weekly site meetings with trades, clients, and field teams

• Ensure quality control, cleanliness, and safe jobsite practices

• Review drawings, plans, and scopes before each phase of construction

• Monitor manpower, deliveries, inspections, and punch list completion

• Provide daily reports, site photos, and communication updates to office teams

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction

• Experience in grocery store remodels, retail buildouts, rollouts, or high-paced tenant improvement

• Ability to manage night work, shutdowns, and store-in-operation projects

• Strong understanding of scheduling, sequencing, safety, and subcontractor coordination

• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and scopes

• Solid communication and leadership skills

Compensation + Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• PTO and paid holidays

• Bonus potential based on project performance

• Steady commercial project pipeline and long-term career growth