JOB SUMMARY
The Commercial Superintendent has proven experience in commercial construction, specifically in big box retail projects (e.g., warehouse stores, large-format retailers); is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all phases of big box retail construction projects, from bidding and permitting through final delivery.
- Lead project teams including subcontractors, vendors, architects, and engineers.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking.
- Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety standards, and client specifications.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including design, procurement, and finance teams.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
- Identify and mitigate risks or delays through proactive planning and problem-solving.
- Review and approve submittals, change orders, RFI responses, and project documentation.
- Conduct site visits to ensure work is progressing per plan and quality standards.
- Oversee project close-out including punch list, final inspections, and documentation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects, with a focus on big box retail or large-scale ground-up builds.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Proficiency with project management tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of construction practices and labor costs in construction, plus a good knowledge of the uses and costs of materials.
- Solid understanding of local, state, and federal building code and safety standards requirements.
- OSHA 30 Certification a plus.
- PMP or other project management certification a plus.
- Experience with national retail clients (e.g., Walmart, Target, Costco)
- Ability to work evenings and weekends,
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed..
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS.
- Walking around the construction site, climb stairs or ladders, and navigating through various areas of the construction project.
- Manual tasks requiring physical exertion, such as moving small items or assisting with site setup.
- Lifting heavy materials and equipment.
- Regularly using telephone and e-mail for communication.
- Communicating orally with clients, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group.
- Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and prepare or inspect electronic documents.
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, and copiers.
- Good reasoning, organizational, and analytical abilities are required to solve a wide range of business problems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job is performed with a significant amount of time on construction sites, outdoors and indoors with busy and noisy environments. Various weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, rain, or wind, depending on the location and season of the construction project. Extensive travel between different construction sites via plane or car.
Remote / Work from Home
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