Traveling Superintendent

Job Title: Traveling Superintendent – Commercial Construction / Retail & Restaurant Projects
Location: Primarily traveling within CA, WA, OR, , 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