General Superintendent – Retail Construction

Overview:

Join one of the Northeast's top General Contractors leading the space in retail, hospitality, corporate, and commercial builds. Team is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to manage on-site operations for commercial interior and big box retail projects ranging from $5M to $50M. This position involves overseeing field teams, subcontractors, and day-to-day job site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Why Join This Team?

• Build for nationally recognized luxury and retail brands
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and 401K program
• Employee stock options
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive work environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on-site operations for luxury retail and big box construction projects
• Manage subcontractors, field staff, and assistant superintendents
• Maintain close communication with project managers, architects, engineers, and client representatives
• Create and manage weekly and multi-week look-ahead schedules
• Oversee job site safety, quality control, and compliance with project specifications
• Coordinate between trades and verify layout and dimensional accuracy
• Ensure proper documentation: maintain daily logs, safety reports, and project photos
• Lead weekly job site and subcontractor coordination meetings
• Assist in closeout, inspections, and warranty work
• May manage multiple simultaneous projects, including fast-track or quick turn builds
• Travel as needed to oversee projects across various U.S. regions

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of superintendent experience in retail/commercial construction
• Proven success delivering complex projects, particularly in occupied or high-profile spaces
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and submittals
• Skilled at managing schedules, budgets, safety protocols, and job site logistics
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to work autonomously or within a team
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification preferred
• Hands-on construction or trade experience is a plus

Technical Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Procore (required)
• Timberline/Sage (preferred)