Lead Ground-Up Restaurant Superintendent – South Florida

Build People; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Build People in South Florida is seeking a Ground-Up Restaurant Superintendent to oversee restaurant construction projects across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in ground-up commercial construction, especially for restaurants or hospitality projects, and will lead field operations, coordinate subcontractors, review drawings, and ensure safety, quality and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction.
• Proven experience with ground-up construction.
• Restaurant, hospitality, retail, or similar commercial construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and MEP drawings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain project momentum.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Procore experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel between projects throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations for ground-up restaurant construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspections, and site logistics.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Oversee quality control, safety, and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Conduct subcontractor coordination meetings and daily site walks.
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and ownership/client teams.
• Identify and resolve field issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within established quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.

Skills

Ground-up construction

Leadership

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Job description

Build People in South Florida is seeking a Ground-Up Restaurant Superintendent to oversee restaurant construction projects across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in ground-up commercial construction, especially for restaurants or hospitality projects, and will lead field operations, coordinate subcontractors, review drawings, and ensure safety, quality and schedules.