Traveling Superintendent; Retail

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JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to a diverse array of clients—including city, state, and federal agencies;
Fortune 500 corporations; major law firms; media and tech firms; luxury retailers; hospitality groups; life sciences and healthcare organizations; and financial services firms. The company values diversity, inclusion, and authentic workplace culture and is always looking for passionate personnel across the U.S.

Job Summary:

JRM is looking for a Traveling Superintendent to consistently deliver projects on time, on budget, and to exceed client expectations. The Superintendent directly supervises field labor, including subcontractors and craft workers, and requires strong leadership, organizational, and client‑service skills. Candidates must understand all trades in commercial interior construction and high‑end renovation projects, be willing to travel extensively, have excellent communication skills, and work well in a team.

Knowledge of all phases of commercial construction, computer skills, and self‑direction are required.

• Oversee all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction progress, quality control, housekeeping, and daily log.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and direct supervision of site staff, including assistant superintendents, laborers, and other construction‑related personnel.
• Manage schedule, including weekly preparation of a 2‑week look‑ahead.
• Proactively schedule and coordinate all subcontractors to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule and to avoid additional costs.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments—including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections.
• Ensure job‑site operations are in compliance with design/specifications, are completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations, and any deviations from project direction.
• Partner with project management to keep an updated and accurate project schedule reflecting status changes and meeting cost and time requirements.
• Run weekly meetings, including project and subcontractor meetings.
• Manage the RFI process, creating solutions to site issues and tracking them through close‑out.
• Exceed client expectations by understanding client needs, wants, preferences, and culture.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors, instilling this philosophy in the project team.
• Maintain and review punch list process to ensure all items are addressed and executed timely.
• Manage close‑out process and warranty responses with the project manager.

• At least five years of relevant experience as a Superintendent, preferably in interior commercial general contracting.
• Proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces.
• Ability to manage/co‑ordinate multiple quick‑turnaround projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• 10‑Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certificate.
• 4‑Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate.
• Willingness to travel upon request for 8‑12 weeks within and out of state.

• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Project, and Procore (preferred but not required).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Living and Travel Reimbursement.
• Business expenses and Mileage Reimbursement.
• Performance‑based bonus program.

• $90,000 - $120,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the company’s good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.