Traveling Superintendent - Retail Construction

Princeton, New Jersey Permanent USD90,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Traveling Superintendent to oversee retail construction projects across the East Coast, ensuring high-quality execution, safety, and on-time delivery. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong tenant fit-out experience who thrives in a fast-paced, travel-driven environment.
  • Stable project pipeline
  • Leadership and growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established national general contractor with deep roots in the East Coast, maintaining long-standing relationships with repeat clients in the retail and QSR sectors. The company prides itself on a close-knit, family-oriented culture where employees are valued, resulting in exceptional tenure and team stability.

Job Description

  • Site Supervision: Oversee day-to-day field operations for retail construction and tenant fit-out projects
  • Schedule Management: Manage subcontractors, schedules, and site logistics to ensure timely project completion
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce job site safety standards and ensure compliance with all regulations
  • Team Leadership: Coordinate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to maintain clear communication
  • Quality Control: Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality standards
  • Regional Travel: Travel to project sites across the East Coast

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

  • 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction
  • Proven experience with retail tenant fit-out projects (QSR, restaurants, retail stores)
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage field teams effectively
  • Ability to thrive in a travel-based role across the East Coast
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and project execution excellence



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: up to 125K (commensurate with experience)
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Per diem plus full coverage of mileage, lodging, and travel-related expenses
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Opportunity to join a stable, reputable contractor with strong employee retention and growth potential



Contact
Andrew Hollander
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7032289

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Princeton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Hollander
Job Reference
JN-062026-7032289