TRAVEL SUPERINTENDENT

Deacon Construction, LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & per diem package

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision & life保险

Job summary

Deacon Construction, LLC is seeking a Traveling Superintendent based in Boise, ID, to lead grocery and food retail projects across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West. You will run the day-to-day field operations, manage subcontractors, enforce quality and safety standards, and partner with the Project Manager to keep projects on schedule and budget.

This field leadership role requires travel-heavy work, strong communication, and a track record of delivering complex live-site projects on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience with grocery/food retail construction.
• Experience managing live retail environments with phased scopes and store coordination.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and field safety.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder with clients, landlords, and store operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on grocery/food retail projects across the PNW and Mountain West.
• Manage subcontractors, enforce schedules, and maintain safety and quality.
• Coordinate phased construction in live retail environments with store operations.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager on scheduling, look-ahead planning, RFI/submittal coordination, and cost control.
• Conduct daily jobsite walks, maintain accurate daily logs, and lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Enforce Deacon’s safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite at all times.
• Manage inspections, punchlist execution, and project close-out to ensure smooth turnover to the client.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, store managers, architects, and trade partners.

Skills

Grocery/retail construction experience

Live retail environment coordination

Project coordination / scheduling

Excellent communication

Travel flexibility

Tools

Procore

Job description

Travel

Travel & per diem package

Traveling Superintendent — Grocery

Deacon Construction

• Boise, ID (Home Base)
• Full-Time
• Pacific Northwest & Mountain West

Deacon Construction is looking for an experienced Traveling Superintendent with a strong grocery construction background to join our growing Boise Team. This is a field leadership role for someone who thrives on the road, runs tight jobsites, and takes pride in delivering grocery and food retail projects on schedule and to a high standard.

Who We Are

At Deacon, we believe that great projects are built by great people, and great people deserve a place where they are genuinely valued. Our focus is simple: put our people first, build excellent projects, and maintain the long-standing client relationships that have defined our reputation for over 45 years.

We work hard, take pride in what we build, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We also know that the best teams are ones that enjoy showing up every day and that means taking time to connect, celebrate, and support one another, whether you’re in the office or out on the field.

As we expand across the West Coast and Mountain West, we are committed to maintaining the heart of who Deacon is people who care about their work, their teams, and each other.

WHY JOIN DEACON?

• People-first culture with mentorship, training, and real opportunities for advancement.
• Meaningful field work across a growing portfolio of grocery and food retail projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.
• Stability and growth privately held, financially strong, and expanding for over 45 years.
• Competitive travel package including per diem, lodging, and a vehicle allowance.
• A team that works hard and takes care of each other — in the field and at home.
• Community involvement through our Deacon Charitable Foundation and Community Engagement Committee.

About The Role

As a Traveling Superintendent on Deacon’s Special Projects team, you will lead field operations on grocery and food retail projects across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with Boise as your home base. You will run the day-to-day jobsite, manage subcontractors, enforce quality and safety standards, and partner with the Project Manager to keep every project on schedule and on budget. You will represent Deacon in the field with clients, store operators, and trade partners — and you will set the standard for how we work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on grocery and food retail construction projects across the PNW and Mountain West.
• Manage subcontractors in the field, enforce schedules, and hold trade partners accountable to scope, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate phased construction in live or partially open retail environments, minimizing disruption to store operations.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager on scheduling, look-ahead planning, RFI/submittal coordination, and cost control.
• Conduct daily jobsite walks, maintain accurate daily logs, and lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Enforce Deacon’s safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite at all times.
• Manage inspections, punchlist execution, and project close-out to ensure smooth turnover to the client.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, store managers, architects, and trade partners.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of superintendent experience with a strong focus on grocery, food retail, or supermarket construction.
• Proven ability to manage construction in live retail environments, including phased scopes and operational coordination with store staff.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, and field safety programs.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder — comfortable working directly with clients, landlords, and store operators.
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West; home base in Boise, ID or nearby.
• Experience with Procore or similar project management tools is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus

Performance-based incentives

Travel

Travel & per diem package

Retirement

401(k) with company match

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance

Development

Tuition reimbursement & leadership training

Time Off

Sick time and vacation

Career Growth

Promote-from-within culture

Deacon Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Deacon Construction maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.