Traveling Superintendent - Retail Projects

Scott Humphrey; United (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Travel coverage and per diem for roles

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Growth opportunities with a nationally

Job summary

Scott Humphrey is seeking a seasoned Retail Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on ground up, remodel, and tenant improvement projects. You will drive schedules, coordinate multiple trades in occupied environments, and ensure safety and client standards on fast-paced retail sites.

The role requires strong communication, scheduling expertise, and a track record of delivering projects on time while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience within retail construction.
• Experience managing ground up retail, remodel, or tenant improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of retail construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades in active and occupied environments.
• Travel experience preferred for regional or national retail programs.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on site construction activities from mobilization through turnover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspections, and daily field operations.
• Maintain project schedules and drive milestone completion in fast paced retail environments.
• Lead subcontractor meetings, site walks, and daily coordination efforts.
• Ensure all work is completed according to plans, specifications, and client expectations.
• Manage quality control, punch list completion, and final turnover processes.
• Coordinate deliveries, long lead items, and material staging in active retail environments.
• Identify and resolve field issues, sequencing conflicts, and schedule impacts.
• Enforce site safety requirements and maintain OSHA compliance.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, landlords, and store representatives.
• Oversee open store remodels while minimizing disruption to ongoing retail operations.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress tracking, and site documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

We are partnered with a retail construction general contractor delivering ground up, remodel, rollout, and tenant improvement projects for national and regional retail brands. The company focuses exclusively on retail construction environments including big box, grocery, restaurant, and open store renovation work. This role is responsible for leading field operations, driving schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to client standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage all on site construction activities from mobilization through turnover
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspections, and daily field operations
• Maintain project schedules and drive milestone completion in fast paced retail environments
• Lead subcontractor meetings, site walks, and daily coordination efforts
• Ensure all work is completed according to plans, specifications, and client expectations
• Manage quality control, punch list completion, and final turnover processes
• Coordinate deliveries, long lead items, and material staging in active retail environments
• Identify and resolve field issues, sequencing conflicts, and schedule impacts
• Enforce site safety requirements and maintain OSHA compliance
• Work closely with project managers, clients, landlords, and store representatives
• Oversee open store remodels while minimizing disruption to ongoing retail operations
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress tracking, and site documentation

Projects & Scope

• Big box retail construction
• Grocery and retail store remodels
• Tenant improvement and interior build outs
• Retail rollout programs and phased renovations
• Restaurant and retail fit out projects
• Open store and occupied retail environments
• Fast track retail construction schedules

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of superintendent experience within retail construction
• Experience managing ground up retail, remodel, or tenant improvement projects
• Strong understanding of retail construction sequencing and scheduling
• Experience coordinating multiple trades in active and occupied environments
• Ability to manage subcontractors xzgxqkn and maintain aggressive project schedules
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and construction management software preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills in client facing environments
• Travel experience preferred for regional or national retail programs

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus potential
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Travel coverage and per diem for traveling roles
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Long term pipeline of retail projects
• Growth opportunities within a nationally active retail construction team