Traveling Superintendent

Job Title : Traveling Superintendent – Commercial Construction / Retail & Restaurant Projects

Location : Primarily traveling within CA, WA, OR, ID, AZ, CO, NV ; 1 day / week in Long Beach, CA

Type : Full-Time

Compensation : $100,000–$120,000 / year + travel reimbursements and phone stipend

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee retail and restaurant construction projects . This role is 90% travel , managing multiple sites across the Western U.S., while maintaining a strong presence onsite for project oversight, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide on-site leadership for construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and schedule standards

Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, service techs, and vendors (HVAC, electrical, etc.) across multiple job sites

Communicate professionally with clients, architects, vendors, and project stakeholders

Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules and coordinate with trade partners

Interpret and enforce compliance with construction plans, specifications, and contracts

Manage submittals, RFI responses, inspections, and quality control efforts

Document daily logs, progress photos, and project reports

Attend weekly project and subcontractor meetings

Prepare and submit progress reports, change orders, and punch lists

Partner with Project Management for structured project close-out

Implement best practices to enhance project delivery and team efficiency

Qualifications :

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Superintendent managing commercial or retail construction projects , preferably in restaurant or retail spaces

Experience managing multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment

Strong leadership, multitasking, and time management skills

Excellent communication and relationship management abilities

Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam)

Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices

Willingness to travel extensively across multiple states, including weekends as required

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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