Traveling Project Superintendent - Ground-Up National Retail
23 days ago
Murrieta
Job Description Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred. Position Overview Travel Required | Western U.S. (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ) | Murrieta, CA HQ 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 to lead large-format, ground-up national retail projects throughout the Western region (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ). This role requires proven experience delivering corporate-driven retail builds with hard opening dates, strict brand standards, and high-volume vendor coordination. Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred. 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. Key Responsibilities Ground-Up Retail Execution • Lead full site development from mobilization through turnover on 100,000+ SF retail projects, • 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, • 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., • Maintain daily logs in Procore (manpower, inspections, deliveries, weather, photos), • Track RFIs, submittals, and change events, • Identify schedule impacts and proactively implement recovery strategies, • Enforce Cal OSHA and regional safety requirements (UT/NV/AZ compliance familiarity preferred), • Conduct and document weekly safety meetings in Procore. 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 Target 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% within, but not limited to, UT, NV, CA, AZ * Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds. * Physical stamina and the ability to work in outdoor environments. * Ability to lift, bend, kneel and stand for extended periods Required Documentation for Consideration To be considered, candidates must provide: • A detailed project list of ground-up retail projects personally led, • Project size, value, and completion dates, • Owner or corporate client references for national retail projects Compensation & Benefits Benefits include: • Medical, Dental & Vision, • 401(k) with Employer Match, • Paid Holidays & Vacation, • California Paid Sick Leave, • Life Insurance, • Supplemental Benefits, • Employee Assistance Program Annual Salary: *$100k - $150k *Competitive base salary based on verified experience Allowances: Per Diem (where applicable), Fuel Card, Vehicle Allowance Travel: 100% travel required | Western U.S. (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ) | Murrieta, CA HQ Schedule: Mon-Fri Check out our website to learn more about us at This is an at-will position. The Company may modify job duties as needed and employment may be terminated by either party at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities (ADA/FEHA). • Successful candidate must be willing to undergo background check post-offer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro