Traveling Superintendent - Grocery Store Construction

Allbrite Construction; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Lodging provided

Travel expenses covered

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

Allbrite Construction is seeking a Traveling Superintendent with 5+ years of retail construction leadership to oversee ground-up and renovation projects in major grocery stores across Texas. This role requires managing active sites, coordinating trades, and staying out of town for extended assignments.

You will ensure safety, meet schedule targets, and work closely with store management, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in retail construction.
• Strong preference for grocery store projects.
• Experience in remodels, phased construction and open-store environments.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, especially refrigeration and food-service buildouts.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay out of town for the duration of projects.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities for ground-up and renovation projects in major grocery stores.
• Manage projects in occupied, open-store environments, ensuring minimal disruption to store operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and trades to maintain schedule and efficiency.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure strict compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Maintain project timelines, conduct daily progress updates, and resolve field issues quickly.
• Collaborate with project managers, store management, and clients to meet expectations.
• Oversee installation of key grocery components such as refrigeration systems, freezer/cooler cases, food service areas, high-traffic customer spaces.
• Ensure adherence to local building codes, health regulations, and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and manage punch list completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Site supervision

OSH A 30 experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Traveling Superintendent with a strong background in large-scale grocery store construction and remodels. This role requires an organized, detail-oriented leader who can manage complex projects in active retail environments while working out of town for extended assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities for ground-up and renovation projects in major grocery stores
• Manage projects in occupied, open-store environments, ensuring minimal disruption to store operations
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and trades to maintain schedule and efficiency
• Enforce safety standards and ensure strict compliance with OSHA and company policies
• Maintain project timelines, conduct daily progress updates, and resolve field issues quickly
• Collaborate with project managers, store management, and clients to meet expectations
• Oversee installation of key grocery components such as:

Refrigeration systems

Freezer/cooler cases

Food service areas

High-traffic customer spaces

• Ensure adherence to local building codes, health regulations, and quality standards
• Conduct site inspections and manage punch list completion

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in retail construction, with strong preference for grocery store projects
• Proven experience working in large grocery chains (e.g., Kroger, Walmart, H-E-B, Albertsons, etc.)
• Experience in remodels, phased construction, and open-store environments
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, especially refrigeration and food-service buildouts
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay out of town for the duration of projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Per diem, lodging, and travel expenses covered
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career advancement opportunities

Why Join Us

Join a team that specializes in delivering high-quality construction projects for some of the nation’s top grocery retailers. We value leadership, reliability, and craftsmanship, and we offer the opportunity to work on impactful, fast-paced projects across the state.