Job Description

Traveling Superintendent – Ground-Up Grocery Retail Construction (Southeast)

Lead field execution for ground-up large-format grocery and corporate retail construction projects across the Southeastern United States. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Oversee all subcontractors, field crews, and jobsite logistics from initial site mobilization through final turnover, maintaining a strict focus on production efficiency, brand compliance, and corporate client satisfaction.

About the Company

An established, third-generation, family-owned commercial General Contractor with over 75 years of successful project delivery across the country. Deeply rooted in a culture of integrity, safety, and mutual trust, the company is widely recognized for its employee loyalty, organizational stability, and exceptional relationships with premier national brands. Specializing in program management for multi-project corporate clients, their diverse commercial portfolio features ground-up grocery chains, large-scale self-storage facilities, modern fuel destinations, and quick-service restaurants. They offer a highly stable, collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, robust project management support, and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day field operations for ground-up grocery retail developments from initial groundbreaking and sitework through final structural closeout and turnover.
• Direct and schedule all on-site subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to maintain optimal production momentum and strict construction sequencing.
• Coordinate highly specialized grocery scopes, including complex MEP coordination, commercial refrigeration rough-ins, walk-in coolers/freezers, and deli, bakery, and specialty grocery utility requirements.
• Manage site logistics and tight timelines for owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment, grocery fixture packages, and interior corporate decor.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, engineers, architects, inspectors, and corporate client representatives to resolve field challenges and ensure strict compliance with precise brand guidelines.
• Enforce a strict safety culture on-site, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company-wide safety policies.
• Monitor productivity and cost controls, accurately updating daily progress reports and look-ahead schedules to eliminate delays that could impact critical corporate grand opening dates.
• Oversee successful project handoffs, including final municipal inspections, punch list execution, and certificate of occupancy procurement.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Lead Construction Superintendent focusing specifically on ground-up large-format grocery and major retail builds.
• Proven track record of successfully taking multiple ground-up Publix grocery store builds from raw excavation and site development through final turnover.
• Strong understanding of grocery retail construction specifications, finish quality standards, fixture phasing requirements, building envelope systems, and Publix brand compliance expectations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage large subcontractor trades, maintain schedule pressure, and handle complex site dynamics in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid familiarity with safety protocols; OSHA 10 or 30-Hour certification is preferred.
• 100% willingness to travel extensively throughout the Southeastern United States on a project-by-project basis.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Pay & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary commensurate with specific corporate grocery construction experience.
• Performance-based project bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive travel compensation package, including daily food per diem, nightly lodging allowances, and a company vehicle/truck allowance plus gas card.
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company matching.
• Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-observed holidays.

Work Environment

• 100% travel required. Work is performed entirely on-site at active commercial construction locations throughout the Southeastern region.
• Primary project focus centers on ground-up grocery retail developments, with additional opportunities to support the company’s extensive convenience store, fuel station, and self-storage building programs.