Restaurant and Retail Construction Superintendent

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to

lead construction projects and day-to-day job-site execution for restaurant construction,

remodels, and capital improvement projects. This role serves their primary on-site

representative and is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in

alignment with company standards.

This is an owner-side field leadership role within a lean team. Our role requires hands-on

involvement and accountability for execution. This position is ideal for an experienced

Superintendent or Field Construction Manager who wants to move into an owner-side role, gain broader exposure, and build a long-term career while remaining closely connected to the field.

Key Responsibilities

Job-Site Execution

• Lead daily job-site activities for construction, remodels, and capital projects.

• Coordinate all trades, vendors, inspectors and deliveries.

• Maintain job-site safety, quality, cleanliness, and organization.

• Manage sequencing to keep work moving and prevent delays.

Ownership Representation

• Act as GAR’s on-site representative during construction activities.

• Enforce construction standards and design intent.

• Hold general contractors and subcontractors accountable to expectations.

• Coordinate inspections and support punch-list completion.

Technical & Field Coordination

• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.

• Identify constructability, coordination, and sequencing issues – particularly related

to MEP systems.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Construction leadership to resolve issues.

• Support turnover to Operations by ensuring systems are installed and functioning as

intended.

Communication & Collaboration

• Provide regular updates on job-site status, issues, and schedule risks.

• Coordinate with Operations to minimize disruption at operating restaurants.

• Escalate issues appropriately while resolving routine field challenges

independently.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or Field Construction

Manager.

• Experience in commercial, retail, or restaurant construction and facilities

maintenance preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of restaurant and construction and MEP coordination.

• Proven ability to run job sites independently.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering

documents.

• Hands-on experience coordinating subcontractors and managing day-to-day field

activities.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose field issues and implement

practical solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $120,000 - $140,000

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) to start plus 6 additional holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with generous employer match

• Monthly dining card

• Gym and educational reimbursement