Superintendent - High end restaurant​/retail construction

Superintendent - Restaurant Construction

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead restaurant construction projects from pre-construction through closeout for one of the premier general contractors in southern Florida. The Superintendent will be responsible for on-site oversight of schedule, quality, safety and subcontractor performance for retail and restaurant builds. This role requires strong construction leadership, clear communication with clients and project teams, and hands-on problem solving to deliver projects on time, on budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities on restaurant and retail sites, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule and to quality standards.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades and vendor deliveries; manage on-site workforce and resolve performance issues promptly.
• Implement and enforce site safety programs and OSHA requirements; conduct regular safety meetings, inspections and incident reporting.
• Maintain and update project schedules, sequencing, and daily reports; communicate progress and schedule changes to project managers and stakeholders.
• Perform quality control inspections at key milestones; ensure installation conforms to plans, specifications and local codes.
• Manage material logistics and coordinate timely deliveries to avoid schedule delays; secure and protect on-site materials and equipment.
• Support bid preparation and pre-construction activities by providing site assessments, labor estimates and constructability input when requested.
• Facilitate coordination between field crews, design teams, permitting authorities and client representatives to resolve issues and approvals.
• Track and control field costs, document change orders and assist project management with cost mitigation strategies.
• Conduct project closeout activities including punch lists, final inspections, turnover documentation and lessons learned.
• Travel regularly to project sites as required to provide on-site supervision and support across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of superintendent or foreman experience on restaurant or retail construction projects; demonstrated track record delivering multiple store openings.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant and retail construction methods, building codes, MEP coordination and finish carpentry.
• Proven experience with scheduling, daily reporting, quality control and site safety programs (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Excellent ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising subcontractors, conflict resolution and on-site negotiation.
• Experience working in fast-track, multi-site rollout environments and familiarity with big-box retail projects is a plus.
• Proven experience or comfort with travel to multiple job sites and regional oversight responsibilities.
• Familiarity with bid preparation, cost estimating and change order documentation preferred.
• Effective communication skills with clients, project teams and field personnel; strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid drivers license; ability to work flexible hours on-site and lift/inspect in active construction environments.