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Traveling Superintendent - Big Box Construction

Princeton, New Jersey Permanent USD100,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Traveling Big Box Superintendent to lead retail renovations, open-store remodels, expansions, and new construction projects across the Northeast. This highly visible leadership role requires a hands-on construction professional who can successfully manage field operations while maintaining strong relationships with store management, subcontractors, and corporate clients in active retail environments.
  • Stable project pipeline
  • Leadership and growth opportunities

About Our Client

Company is a privately held, mid-sized General Contractor with a strong reputation in retail construction and a growing presence in hospitality, multifamily, and warehouse/distribution sectors. With projects spread across the Northeast the organization has built long-standing relationships with some of the nation's largest retail brands. While retail construction remains their foundation, the company continues to diversify into higher-value project types, creating long-term growth opportunities for top-performing employees.

Job Description

  • Site Supervision: Manage and oversee multiple retail construction projects throughout the Northeast region, primarily in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.
  • Team Leadership: Coordinate daily activities with subcontractors, suppliers, store management teams, and client representatives.
  • Quality Control : Ensure all work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
  • Schedule Management: Conduct project planning, scheduling, and weekly progress meetings.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and site records.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce company safety policies and OSHA compliance standards.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum of 3 years of Superintendent experience in commercial construction.
  • Proven experience managing big box retail projects, including clients such as Walmart, Amazon, grocery chains, or similar retailers.
  • Strong background in open-store remodels, renovations, store expansions, and new construction.
  • Ability to effectively manage subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and project logistics across multiple sites.
  • Comfortable serving as the primary point of contact for clients and store leadership teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Northeast region (Maine to Maryland).
  • Flexibility to work either day or night shifts based on project requirements.
  • Strong understanding of construction best practices, safety standards, and project execution.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: up to 145K (commensurate with experience)
  • Annual Performance-Based Bonus
  • Company-paid healthcare coverage for employees and their families
  • 401K
  • Car allowance
  • Full travel reimbursement, including mileage and transportation expenses



Contact
Andrew Hollander
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086747

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Princeton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Hollander
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086747
 

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