Superintendent - Restaurant/Hospitality

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

Ground-Up Restaurant Superintendent

Location: Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach County, FL

Salary: Around $130,000 + benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Ground-Up Superintendent to oversee restaurant construction projects throughout South Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ground-up commercial construction, with direct experience building restaurants or similar hospitality/retail projects from sitework through completion.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Superintendent who enjoys leading projects in the field and working with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project management teams.

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.

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.
• Must be willing to travel between projects throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.

Compensation & Benefits

• Approximately $130,000 annual salary
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on ground-up restaurant and commercial projects throughout South Florida
• Long-term growth opportunity with an established construction team

If you’re a Superintendent with strong ground-up restaurant experience and are looking for your next opportunity in South Florida, we’d like to hear from you.