Traveling Project Superintendent - Ground-Up National Retail
20 days ago
Murrieta
Job Description Traveling Project Superintendent - Ground-Up National Retail Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred. Colorado West Construction Travel Required | Western U.S. (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ) | Murrieta, CA HQ Position Overview 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., • Maintain clean, organized jobsite reflective of national retail expectations Required Experience * 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 Job Type: Full-time Annual Salary: *$100k - $150k *Competitive base salary based on verified experience Allowances: Per Diem (where applicable), Fuel Card Travel: 100% travel required | Western U.S. (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ) | Murrieta, CA HQ Schedule: Mon-Fri Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Employer match, Supplemental Health, Paid Holidays, Vacation, CA Sick Time Check out our website to learn more about us at This job description provides a general overview of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with the role of a Project Superintendent. Specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the company and its unique operational needs. • Successful candidate must be willing to undergo background check post-offer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro