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 spacesExperience managing multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environmentStrong leadership, multitasking, and time management skillsExcellent communication and relationship management abilitiesProficiency with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam)Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practicesWillingness to travel extensively across multiple states, including weekends as required