Traveling Project Superintendent – Arizona

Colorado West Construction; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Employer match

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Colorado West Construction, based in Arizona, seeks a Traveling Project Superintendent for ground-up retail builds across the Western U.S. You will lead on-site with a focus on fixed openings, brand standards, and safety.

This role requires 5–10+ years of lead superintendent experience, tilt-up capable, Procore and MS Project proficiency, and willingness to travel 100%.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years leading ground-up commercial projects 100,000+ SF
• Experience with Target national big-box retail clients preferred
• Tilt-up construction experience
• Procore and MS Project scheduling proficiency; valid driver\'s license; willing to travel 100%

Responsibilities

• Ground-Up Retail Execution: Lead full site development from mobilization through turnover
• Corporate & Vendor Coordination: Act as primary field liaison with Owner reps and design consultants
• Schedule & Documentation Discipline: Maintain daily logs, track RFIs/submittals/change events
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA/regional safety requirements and conduct weekly safety meetings

Skills

Procore

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Colorado West Construction | Murrieta, CA HQ Arizona-Based Preferred | 100% Travel Throughout the Western U.S. (UT, NV, CA, AZ)

Traveling Project Superintendent – Ground-Up Retail Construction

Position Overview

Experience with national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.

Colorado West Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in large-format, ground-up national retail construction, commercial site development, structural steel projects, and corporate brand-driven builds across the Western United States.

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Superintendent based in Arizona to lead large-format, ground-up national retail projects throughout the Western region, with a strong concentration of work in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and surrounding markets.

This role requires proven experience delivering corporate-driven retail builds with hard opening dates, strict brand standards, and high-volume vendor coordination. The Superintendent will serve as the on-site leader responsible for schedule management and execution, subcontractor management, inspection coordination, and successful turnover aligned with national client milestones.

This is a traveling position and requires a Superintendent who thrives in fast-paced, schedule-sensitive environments. Candidates residing in Arizona are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Ground-Up Retail Execution

• Lead full site development from mobilization through turnover
• Drive milestone-based schedules aligned with fixed opening dates
• Maintain and actively manage the master schedule and two-week look-ahead plans, with all scheduling tracked and updated in Procore
• Coordinate structural steel, MEP, refrigeration, and long-lead procurement sequencing
• Ensure high-quality finishes consistent with national brand standards

Corporate & Vendor Coordination

• Act as primary field liaison with Owner representatives and design consultants
• Participate in weekly OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor) meetings
• Coordinate specialty retail vendors, fixture installers, refrigeration contractors, and merchandising team
• Manage pre-punch processes in Procore and lead corporate deficiency walks to ensure timely project turnover

Schedule & Documentation Discipline

• Maintain daily logs in Procore (manpower, inspections, deliveries, weather, photos)
• Track RFIs, submittals, and change events
• Identify schedule impacts and proactively implement recovery strategies
• Ensure documentation meets corporate reporting expectations

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce Cal OSHA and regional safety requirements (UT/NV/AZ compliance familiarity preferred)
• Conduct and document weekly safety meetings in Procore
• Maintain clean, organized jobsite reflective of national retail expectations

Required Experience

• 5–10+ years as Lead Superintendent on ground-up commercial projects 100,000+ SF or more; experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred
• Tilt-up construction experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-format national retail builds with fixed opening dates; experience with national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating corporate-level client representatives
• Strong understanding of retail sequencing and turnover requirements
• Proven success managing high-activity job sites with multiple trades and vendors
• Procore and Microsoft Project scheduling software proficiency required
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel 100% throughout Arizona and the Western U.S.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds
• Physical stamina and ability to work in outdoor environments
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel and stand for extended periods
• Arizona-based candidates preferred

Required Documentation for Consideration

• A detailed project list of ground-up retail projects personally led
• Project size, value, and completion dates
• Successful candidate must be willing to undergo background check post-offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Annual Salary: $100k – $150k (based on verified experience)
• Allowances: Per Diem (where applicable), Fuel Card
• Travel: 100% Travel Required – Arizona & Western U.S. Markets
• Schedule: Mon–Fri
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Employer match, Supplemental Health, Paid Holidays, Vacation, CA Sick Time

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities (ADA/FEHA). The position is at-will.